FOOD NETWORK IS A BRAND FOR LIFE! New Menu - Eight Primetime Series, Six "In the Kitchen" Shows New Stars - Brian Boitano, Jeff Corwin
More info on our
Primetime Forum!
We recently received photos from MTV's "The Phone" red
carpet last night, "The Phone" premieres tonight at 10pm ET/PT.
Tune-in: The Phone April 21st at 10pm ET/PT "The Phone" -- Justin Timberlake Explains the Show Concept
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B19Kd_6Mx0 Photos and more on our
Primetime Forum!
MTV and NBC have teamed up to launch a new programming
model with "I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!" The show will
premiere on NBC Monday, June 1 from 8PM - 10PM (ET), and then continue
to air on the following dates: * Tuesday, June 2 - Thursday, June 4 from 8PM - 9PM (ET) * Mondays, June 8 - Thursdays, June 18 from 8PM - 9PM (ET) * Monday, June 22 - Wednesday, June 24 from 8PM - 9PM (ET). Each Sunday, beginning June 7, MTV will air a marathon of the week's
episodes featuring never-before-seen footage and commentary from cast
members. "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!" is the ultimate Swiss Family
Robinson as ten celebrities are dropped into the heart of the jungle to
face fun and comedic challenges designed to test their survival skills.
Press release and more on our
Primetime Forum!
HISTORY(tm) LAUNCHES FIRST IPHONE APPLICATION: The LIFE
AFTER PEOPLE PHOTO AGER NEW YORK - April 20 , 2009 - What would happen to Planet Earth if the
human race were to suddenly vanish? HISTORY(tm) has today launched its
first iPhone and iPod Touch application, the Life After People Photo
Ager - http://bit.ly/SofQA which helps to answer that question. The free
application - available for download at Apple's iTunes store - allows
users to "age" images by adding cracks, holes, mold, dirt, vines, plants
and even stray animals and rusty bicycles to photos that can be saved
for later and shared with friends. More info on our
Primetime Forum!
A&E's hit drama series "The Beast" http://www.aetv.com/the-beast/
staring Patrick Swayze and Travis Fimmel, wraps up the season as Barker
and Ellis solve a life or death case that has been looming over Barker
for years. The season finale premieres Thursday, April 23 @ 10PM ET/ 9PM
CT. More info on our
Primetime Forum!
Don't forget to tune in! "Sit Down, Shut UP," FOX's latest addition to Sunday's Animation
Domination, is making its premiere this weekend at 8:30pm - right after
"The Simpsons" and before "Family Guy." More info on our
Primetime Forum!
Here's some preview information on the upcoming episode
of "The Hills", airing Monday, 4/20 at 10pm ET/PT. The above photos are
from this episode. This week, Audrina tries to get over Justin by
setting her sights on Brody. Heidi drags Spencer kicking and screaming
to couples' therapy. When Stephanie screws up at People's Revolution,
Lauren threatens to fire her. More: a dramatic clip of Spencer and Heidi fighting it out over ccouples'
therapy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqDQ1be4-Vs "The Hills airs Mondays at 10pm ET/PT on MTV.
Here's a reminder that the world premiere of Ron White's
stand-up special "Behavioral Problems" is this Sunday at 9 pm on Comedy
Central. More info on our
Primetime Forum!
MTV BRINGS THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF STEVE-O TO
LIFE IN "STEVE-O: DEMISE AND RISE" AIRING ON SUNDAY, MAY 3RD AT 10:00PM
ET/PT "Steve-O: Demise and Rise" Is The Latest In A Series of Self-Doc
Programming Set To Air On The Network More info on our
Primetime Forum!
A&E Network presents THE New UNSCRIPTED Series "TATTOO
HIGHWAY" FOLLOWing RENOWNED ARTIST THOMAS PENDELTON AS HE TAKES HIS
TATTOO PARLOR ON THE ROAD premierING WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 AT 10PM ET/PT
More info on our
Primetime Forum!
In the aftermath of WrestleMania 25, WWE Backlash will
keep the action going! Settling their WrestleMania score, Triple H and his brother in law Shane
McMahon and Batista will take on Randy Orton and his Legacy goons in the
main event! Backlash kicks off live Sunday April 26th 8e/5p PM only on Pay Per View. More info on our
Primetime Forum!
TV LAND GETS WILD FOR THE PREMIERE OF "THE COUGAR" WITH
LAUNCH OF MICROSITE -- THECOUGAR.TV -- FEATURING FULL STREAMING EPISODES AND EXCLUSIVE CONTENT More info about the show on our
Primetime Forum!
Here's a clip of Justin Timberlake describing his new
MTV show "The Phone" premiering April 21st at 10pm ET/PT. Tune-in: The Phone April 21st at 10pm ET/PT "The Phone" -- Justin Timberlake Explains the Show Concept
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B19Kd_6Mx0 More info about the show on our
Primetime Forum!
There's a new episode of Comedy Central's new sci-fi hit
"Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire" tomorrow night! This week
Krod and his Freedom Fighters are up against ruthless bounty hunters
hired by Dongalor. Video Clip and more on our
Primetime Forum!
TV LAND ANNOUNCES PRESENTERS AND ADDITIONAL HONOREE SID
AND MARTY KROFFT FOR THE "2009 TV LAND AWARDS" Will Ferrell, Teri Hatcher, Amy Poehler, Jimmy Kimmel, Jamie Lee Curtis
and Dr. Phil Named as Presenters With More To Be Announced Grammy(r) Winner Cyndi Lauper and Pop Icon David Cassidy To Pay Tribute
to The Kroffts More info on our
Primetime Forum!
This Sunday Comedy Central will debut the world premiere
of "Ron White: Behavioral Problems!" In this all new stand-up special,
White will cover numerous topics - scotch being among them - all the
while proving he's still very much dealing with 'behavioral problems."
The special airs this Sunday at 9pm. Details on our
Primetime Forum, as well as two preview clips.
From the ruins of ancient civilizations to present day
cities devastated by natural disasters, history gives us clues to what
would happen to our planet if the human race were to suddenly disappear
forever… LIFE AFTER PEOPLE: The Series Premieres Tuesday, April 21 at 10pm ET on
HISTORY™ More info on our
Primetime Forum!
FOX's "Sit Down, Shut Up" is the Newest Animated Comedy
to Join Sunday's Animation Domination Line-up Series Premiere this Sunday, April 19th, at 8:30PM From the creator of "Arrested Development" and the producers of "Two and
a Half Men," comes the new Sony Pictures Television half-hour animated
comedy series, "Sit Down, Shut Up" for FOX. The series premieres Sunday,
April 19 at 8:30 PM (ET/PT) as part of FOX's Animation Domination Sunday
night lineup. More info on our
Primetime Forum!
BBC's AWARD-WINNING POLITICAL THRILLER INSPIRES MAJOR
MOTION PICTURE STARRING RUSSELL CROWE AND HELEN MIRREN STATE OF PLAY Starring Golden Globe(c) and BAFTA Award Winner Bill Nighy
and Golden Globe(c) Nominee James McAvoy, The Spellbinding Political
Mini-Series is Currently Available from BBC Video Universal Pictures Feature Film Adaptation Slated for April 17
Experience the rollercoaster thriller of deception and collusion in the
corridors of power with BBC Video's release of the BAFTA-winning
mini-series, State of Play. After its phenomenal success on the small
screen, this brilliant series has been adapted by Universal Pictures as
a major motion picture starring Russell Crowe and Helen Mirren releasing
stateside April 17. The original BBC mini-series, State of Play, is currently available on
DVD from BBC Video:
http://www.bbcamericashop.com/video/state-of-play-14535.html.
More info on our
Primetime Forum!
Reno 911! is All New Wednesday Night On this week's all new Reno 911! Lt. Dangle and Williams haggle with a
convicted serial killer to get him to show them where he buried his
victims. Tune in to Reno 911! every Wednesday at 10:30pm on Comedy
Central. More info and video clip on our
Primetime Forum!
KABC'S HIT 'DANCING WITH THE STARS' SENSATION GILLE
MARINI HELPS UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD CELEBRATE EARTH DAY AT THE
THEME PARK'S FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY 'ECO-FAIR' ON SUNDAY, APRIL 19 FROM
10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Universal City, CA-KABC's "Dancing with the Stars" front-runner Gilles
Marini will sign autographs, greet fans and perhaps show off a move or
two when he makes a special guest appearance at Universal Studios
Hollywood's FREE Eco-Fair on Sunday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info on our
Primetime Forum!
TV LAND REVEALS THE 20 YOUNG SUITORS VYING FOR THE HEART
OF "THE COUGAR" 40-Year-Old Successful and Bewitching Stacey Anderson Searches for Love
on Eight-Part Reality Series Premiering April 15, 2009 in TV Land PRIME
Hosted by Vivica A. Fox Los Angeles, CA – April 13, 2009 - TV Land today revealed the 20
handsome and charming young men – all in their 20s – competing to find
love on TV Land PRIME's new reality series "The Cougar" which premieres
on Wednesday, April 15, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. This eight-part elimination
dating competition features Stacey Anderson as "the cougar," a stunning
40-year-old successful realtor from Scottsdale, Arizona, who puts
potential lovers to the test through a series of creative and romantic
challenges. "The Cougar" is hosted by film and television actress Vivica
A. Fox and is executive produced by Mike Fleiss's Next Entertainment
("The Bachelor") in association with Warner Horizon Television.
More info on our
Primetime Forum!
LEGENDARY MEDICAL DRAMA "ER" TO RECEIVE THE ICON AWARD
AT THE "2009 TV LAND AWARDS" ON SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH Cast Members Alex Kingston, Anthony Edwards, Linda Cardellini, Ellen
Crawford, Laura Innes , Kellie Martin, Mekhi Phifer, Parminder Nagra,
Shane West and Yvette Freeman Among The Stars To Accept Award Los Angeles, CA - April 8, 2009 - Medical drama "ER" has been added as
an honoree at the "2009 TV Land Awards," it was announced today. The
two-hour show, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris ("How I Met Your Mother,"
Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle and Assassins), will tape on Sunday,
April 19th at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City and will air on
TV Land during a special presentation of TV Land PRIME on Sunday, April
26th at 8PM ET/PT. More info on our
Primetime Forum!
High School Reunion FINALE WEDNESDAY - THE PROM “Love Will Lead You Back” Pop Sensation Taylor Dane Makes A Surprise Appearance!! In the season finale, as the reunion comes to an end, the classmates
decide to revive their high school tradition of having a sleepover on
the football field the night before the prom. The excitement of the
prom is building but with not enough guys to go around, the Chandler
girls begin to wonder who will be asked to the prom and who will have to
go stag. At the prom, Scott W., “The Skate Punk,” continues to struggle
with his feelings for Maricela, “The Outcast,” and Andrew, “The Band
Geek,” receives the surprise of his life from his high school crush.
The class is shocked when singing sensation Taylor Dayne makes a
surprise appearance and takes the stage with a fiery performance of her
billboard hit, “Tell it to my Heart.” Finally, on the last day of the
reunion, as the classmates pack their bags and say their tearful
goodbyes, Tom, “The Jock,” and Kara, “The Homecoming Queen,” stay behind
to make a decision that will change their lives forever. Tune in April 8th at 10 p.m. on TV Land! More info on our
Primetime Forum!
True Blood Season one DVD is coming to stores May 19th!
Here's a trailer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atoCDi3dfoE Golden Globe®-winning Drama Immortalized on DVD and Blu-rayTM TRUE BLOOD The Complete First Season Exclusively from HBO Home Entertainment® On May 19, 2009 More info on our
Primetime Forum!
“Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire” premieres
this Thursday! Here are two new preview clips below – Krod’s flying attack and
Dongalor’s fashion show. SUPPORTERS OF THE RESISTANCE, UNITE! FREEDOM HAS A NEW RELUCTANT HERO IN COMEDY CENTRAL'S "KRÖD MÄNDOON AND
THE FLAMING SWORD OF FIRE" SERIES PREMIERE THIS THURSDAY AT 10PM
What is that strange burning sensation? It's "Kröd Mändoon and The
Flaming Sword of Fire," http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/krod_mandoon/index.jhtml COMEDY CENTRAL's epic half-hour, live-action series chronicling the
adventures of Kröd Mändoon (Sean Maguire) and his hopelessly inept band
of freedom fighters in an ancient fantasy realm. Marking the all-comedy network's first
foray into fantasy-comedy, the groundbreaking series premieres on
Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 p.m. marked by a special one-hour episode with limited
commercial interruptions. Narrated by Chris Parnell ("30 Rock"), the series follows reluctant
hero,Kröd Mändoon (Maguire, "Meet the Spartans"), a thin-skinned and
underconfident freedom fighter, who is the last great hope in the
struggle against the evil ruler, Chancellor Dongalor (Matt Lucas,
"Little Britain USA"). Krod’s Flying Attack Krod reveals himself to his arch-nemesis and attempts a high-risk
maneuver over a crowd of peasants. Link:
http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=223647&title=preview-flying-attack Dongalor’s Fashion Show Dongalor asks his council if he can pull off the latest in pagan goat
undergarments. Link:
http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=223645&title=preview-dongalors-fashion-show
HOT FROM FOX... FOX'S SUMMER IS GETTING EVEN BIGGER! NEW DATING COMPETITION "MORE TO LOVE" PREMIERES TUESDAY, JULY 28, ON FOX Series Currently Casting for Eligible Plus-Size Men and Women New Drama MENTAL Will Now Debut Friday, May 29 MORE TO LOVE, the inspirational new dating competition out to prove that
love comes in all shapes and sizes, is set to premiere Tuesday, July 28 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Executive-produced by Mike Fleiss ("The
Bachelor," "The Bachelorette"), the unscripted series follows a single average guy with a big waist and an even bigger heart as he romances
several confident and secure plus-size women. As the competition
narrows, he will have to decide if one full-figured lady has what it takes to
become his true love. More info on our
Primetime Forum!
THE SIMPSONS GET STAMP OF APPROVAL - Homer, Marge, Bart,
Lisa and Maggie Simpson Become Immortalized On United States Postage Stamps - washington - The
U.S. Postal Service(r) and Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and
Merchandising (Fox L&M) today announce that the FOX hit series THE
SIMPSONS will be commemorated on 44-cent First-Class Mail(r) stamps in
2009. Featuring the iconic Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson
the stamps have been personally designed by SIMPSONS creator and executive producer, Matt Groening. Winner of 24 Emmy Awards, a Peabody
Award and a multitude of other accolades, this historic series featuring
the five family members is currently the longest-running primetime
comedy in television history and is celebrating its 20th anniversary
throughout 2009, which will culminate on January 14, 2010. A sneak peek of THE SIMPSONS stamps will be made available on Thursday,
April 9 at 8 a.m. ET on http://www.usps.com . At that time, the Postal Service will
announce the date the stamps go on sale and how to pre-order stamps.
Beginning Sunday, April 19th, Law & Order: Criminal
Intent is back at 9pm for it's 8th season followed by the second season
USA Network's biggest hit of 2008, In Plain Sight, at 10pm. Reviews coming soon!
IN PLAIN SIGHT, USA Network’s newest original scripted
series, starring Mary McCormack, will return for season two on Sunday,
April 19, 2009 at 10/9c. The series was created and written by David
Maples (“Home Improvement,” “Huff”), who serves as executive producer
alongside Paul Stupin (“Dawson’s Creek,” “Beautiful People”). IN PLAIN
SIGHT was shot entirely on location in and around Albuquerque, NM. More info on our
Primetime Forum!
BITTY SCHRAM RETURNS TO GUEST-STAR IN EIGHTH & FINAL
SEASON OF AWARD-WINNING HIT SERIES 'MONK' Published: March 26, 2009 Production Start on Last Season of TV's Favorite Show NEW YORK – March 24, 2009 – USA Network announced today that original
show cast member Bitty Schram will guest-star in an episode of the
eighth and final season of the critically acclaimed original series
MONK. The last season of the hit show, which stars Emmy, Golden Globe
and SAG winner Tony Shalhoub, started production this week in Los
Angeles and will debut this summer.
"SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE" STAR ANIL KAPOOR JOINS SEASON
EIGHT CAST OF "24" Ticking toward the emotional conclusion of its critically acclaimed
seventh season, 24 is preparing for a new day by casting Anil Kapoor ("Slumdog
Millionaire") to star as a series regular during Season Eight. In his
first American television role, Kapoor will play a Middle Eastern leader
who comes to the U.S. on a peacemaking mission. More Info on our
Primetime Forum!
WHAT WILL THE NEXT FOOD NETWORK STAR COOK UP THIS
SEASON? Ten Finalists Compete To Star in Their Own Series; Premieres Sunday,
June 7th at 9pm ET/PT Season Five of Food Network's Most-Watched Series Sizzles With Guest
Appearances by Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray, Ina Garten, and Many More! More Info on our
Primetime Forum!
TV LAND ORDERS THIRD SEASON OF HIT FRANCHISE “HIGH
SCHOOL REUNION” Las Vegas, Nevada, High School Chosen for Season Three Los Angeles, CA -- April 7, 2009 – TV Land announced today that it has
picked up its successful reality series “High School Reunion” for a
third season. Over 1 million people have been watching the current
season, which airs its final episode on April 8. Now viewers can tune in
as Las Vegas’ Chaparral High School’s Class of 1989 will experience a
reunion like no other. Set on the garden isle of Kauai, the classmates
of Chaparral -- some of whom haven’t seen each other in over twenty
years -- will have the unique opportunity to finally settle a score,
find new love or rekindle an old flame and reconnect during this
luxurious getaway. “High School Reunion” is produced for TV Land by
Mike Fleiss (“The Bachelor”) through his NEXT Entertainment production
company in association with Warner Horizon Television. “High School
Reunion” is set to debut its third season, with eight episodes, in the
third quarter of 2009, on TV Land during TV Land PRIME, the network’s
primetime destination block. More info on our
Primetime Forum!
FOX and MySpace invite fans to continue to "Unleash Your
Yellow" and celebrate 20 years of television's favorite family with THE
SIMPSONS Video Contest. Based on the iconic couch gag from THE SIMPSONS
opening credits, fans are encouraged to create live-action videos of
their own original couch gags and upload them to THE SIMPSONS MySpace
page at http://www.myspace.com/thesimpsons . Beginning today, fans 18 years and over will have the opportunity to
submit and share their "Best. Couch Gag. Ever." live-action videos. On
June 22, 2009, two winners - one grand prize winner chosen by a judging
panel including THE SIMPSONS producers and one fan favorite chosen based
on MySpace fan ratings - will be announced and may be featured online.
The deadline for submissions is 11:59 PM ET on Monday, May 18, 2009.
Official rules and more information can be found at
http://www.myspace.com/thesimpsons .
"THE HILLS" SEASON 5 PREMIERES ON MONDAY, APRIL 6TH AT
10PM ET/PT WITH 2 NEW EPISODES The Complete Fourth Season Now Available on DVD more on our
Primetime Forum!
In the next episode of DHANI TACKLES THE GLOBE, Dhani tries his hand
at rugby, and despite his credentials as an NFL linebacker, he finds it
tougher than anticipated. Video clips and more on our
Primetime Forum!
The season finale of "The Real World: Brooklyn", airs this
Wednesday, April 1, at 10pm ET/PT. Also, next Wednesday, April 8, at 10pm, "The Real World/Road Rules
Challenge" is back with a new season. Trailers and more info at our
Primetime Forum!.
MTV will be world premiering the Green Day video for "Know Your
Enemy" on Friday, April 24th at 8pm ET/PT. More info on our
Primetime Forum!.
Official Selection of 2009 Sundance Film Festival TAKING CHANCE - An
HBO Films Production Based on True Story of Fallen Marine's Final
Journey Home In Stores, Exclusively from HBO Home Entertainment(r) On May 12, 2009
More info on our
Primetime Forum!.
COMEDY CENTRAL'Sâ "RENO 911!" SEASON SIX PREMIERES THIS WEDNESDAY AT
10:30 P.M. Two New Cast Members - Ian Roberts And Joe Lo Truglio Premiere Episode Features Guest Star Jonah Hill Video clips and more on our
Primetime Forum!.
New Show: RIVER MONSTERS on Animal Planet! The show tackles such legends as: Did a large catfish attack a teenager
in a German lake? Did a school of piranha eat flesh down to the bone of
a busload of passengers that crashed in an Amazonian river? Host, biologist and extreme angler Jeremy Wade travels worldwide to
solve these freshwater mysteries, to debunk these myths and to track
down these harrowing tales. Each Sunday, he’ll come face-to-face with
fear and try to understand these mysterious predators with a taste for
human flesh, putting his life on the line to find truly monster-sized
fish while globetrotting through Germany, Australia, Brazil and even the
state of Texas. River Monsters premieres Sunday, April 5 at 10 PM
(ET/PT) on Animal Planet. Videos, pics and more on our
Primetime Forum!.
Another new show! GROOMER HAS IT is returning for another season, and premieres on
Saturday, April 11 at 9PM E/P. For more information on the show, visit:
http://animal.discovery.com/tv/groomer-has-it/groomer-has-it.html ABOUT THE SHOW.... The claws are out, and the catty comments and tearful hissy fits are
back as Animal Planet kicks off the second season of its hot reality,
competition series Groomer Has It, hosted by Emmy award-winner, Jai
Rodriguez (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy). Groomer Has It sniffs out 12 of America’s most passionate and skilled
dog groomers to compete against each other in a test of desire,
creativity and affinity for animals as they shave, shear and shampoo
their way through a series of challenges that will crown only one
“Groomer of the Year.” Premiering April 11 at 9PM e/p, the contestants will be put to the
Videos, Pics and more on our
Primetime Forum!.
Wednesday MTV will premiere Pedro, a movie about the life of "The
Real World's" Pedro Zamora. You'll find all the details about this
remarkable story, as well as two preview clips from the film. Zamora's story heightened awareness of the AIDS/HIV epidemic in America,
and now 15 years after his death MTV will tell his story. From his early
life in Cuba to his death at the age of 22, Pedro will give viewers a
look into the life of this great man. The film will air next Wednesday, April 1 on MTV, mtvU, LOGO and MTV
Tr3s at 8PM with a special introduction by Bill Clinton. Video clips and much more info on our
Primetime Forum!.
TV LAND AWARDS TO HONOR COMEDIC ICON DON RICKLES WITH THIS YEAR’S
LEGEND AWARD Show Will Tape on Sunday, April 19th and Air on Sunday, April 26th at
8PM ET/PT on TV LAND THE SEVENTH ANNUAL TV LAND AWARDS TO HONOR “M*A*S*H,” “MARRIED WITH
CHILDREN,” “HOME IMPROVEMENT,” “MAGNUM P.I.,” “KNOTS LANDING” AND “TWO
AND A HALF MEN” AMONG OTHERS The Legacy of Laughter Award Recipient is Julia Louis-Dreyfus Show Tapes Sunday, April 19th at the Gibson Amphitheatre; Premieres Sunday, April 26th at 8PM ET/PT on TV Land More info on our
Primetime Forum!.
The premiere episode of “Charlie Murphy’s Crash Comedy” is now live
at Crackle.com. If you’re a Lil Wayne fan, you’ve got to see this first
episode. “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice”. Watch the Premiere Episode of Crackle.com’s “Charlie Murphy’s Crash
Comedy” "Chappelle's Show" Charlie Murphy is comedy royalty, and without him, no
one would know Prince or Rick James. Charlie Murphy takes his work on
Chappelle and cranks it to a new level, and if you’re not both laughing
and offended, you’re probably not paying attention. It’s a bunch of guys
you know better that your own mom, including Donnell Rawlings, and that
guy in the snow hoodie who does the robot. Don’t be a bitch, just f’ing
watch it. Watch the entire first episode on Crackle now! Links and more on our
Primetime Forum!.
POP SINGING SENSATION TAYLOR DAYNE PERFORMS ON THE SEASON FINALE OF
“HIGH SCHOOL REUNION” ON TV LAND ON APRIL 8, 2009 more on our
Primetime Forum!
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" cast will appear on
"Family Guy" this Sunday! Interview,
news and pic!
Craig Ferguson: A Wee Bit O' Revolution debuts this Sunday!
Comedy Central is premiering "Craig
Ferguson: A Wee Bit O' Revolution" this weekend. This never-before-seen
stand-up special airs Sunday at 10pm. Here are two previews!
CRAIG FERGUSON TAKES ON COMEDY CENTRAL IN HIS WORLD PREMIERE STAND-UP
SPECIAL "CRAIG FERGUSON: A WEE BIT O' REVOLUTION" DEBUTING SUNDAY, MARCH
22 AT 10PM Clips and more on our
Primetime Forum!
MTV Premieres New Show, "Bully Beatdown", This Sunday - Preview Clips
This Sunday, March 22, MTV will debut a new show, "Bully Beatdown", at
9:30pm ET/PT. In the series, real life bullies will see how it feels to
be on the other end of the bullying when they are challenged to a cage
fight match with MMA fighter Jason "Mayhem" Miller. Do they have what it
takes? Or will they be made a fool of? This is "Bully Beatdown".
More information on the series, video clips, and a bio on "Mayhem" on our
Primetime Forum!
Food Network Tune-In Alert - Dinner: Impossible **TUNE-IN ALERT** ROBERT IRVINE RETURNS WITH NEW SEASON OF DINNER: IMPOSSIBLE New Season Premieres on Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 at 10:00pmET/PT More info
on our
Primetime Forum!
Last Night's RECAP Vid! Hope you saw "High School Reunion" last night. Thought you may enjoy a short and sweet recap. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9PxRYvqUI "The Wannabe" and "The Cheerleader" make amends after a night on the beach with sharp objects. "The Player" and "The
Troublemaker" schooled "The Band Geek" on how to pick up chicks. "The Band Geek" tried out his new skills on "The Snob."
Better luck next time.
New Prehistoric Species Revealed! PREDATOR X on HISTORY
We have a new promo posted for the upcoming PREDATOR X special on
HISTORY.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhhWz3dmS2I HISTORY UNVEILS PREDATOR X The two-hour special PREDATOR X premieres on HISTORY; on Sunday, March 29
at 8pm ET/PT. On the remote archipelago of Svalbard, just 800 miles from
the North Pole, a team of paleontologists from the University of Oslo
Natural History Museum, have made a remarkable discovery. Buried beneath
the icy landscape of the Arctic are the fossilized remains of a huge
creature from the distant past. PREDATOR X is the story of a major
discovery; what appears to be an entirely new species; of a massive and
powerful predator. The scientific team must excavate it, determine its
significance and try to rebuild it to see what it was like; as they
discover the astounding power of which this creature was capable. PREDATOR
X follows the expedition every step of the way, from painstaking field
research to the astonishing find of the amazing creature. The special
delves deep into this terrifying ancient mystery, uncovering what is one
of the most amazing underwater finds in modern history.
Demetri Martin talks about coolness
Tomorrow night "Important Things with Demetri Martin" is all about
coolness. You'll find two clips - one about a service who helps
nerds with their images (so funny!) and another about a partygoer with a
not-so-subtle tattoo. Wednesday nights are all about Comedy Central -
South Park at 10pm and Important Things at 10:30pm!
On our
Primetime Forum!
Missed the Larry the Cable Guy Roast?
We wanted to pass along some clips from Sunday's "Roast of Larry the Cable Guy." Below you'll find a video of Gary Busey
roasting himself, Larry reflecting on being Jeff Foxworthy's opening act and
Jeffrey Ross' thoughts on why the Blue Collar Comedy Tour broke up. The show was
a huge hit and received great ratings! Highlights From "The Comedy Central Roast
of Larry the Cable Guy" on our
Primetime Forum!
ER: The Complete 11th Season on DVD July 14th! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aas the hospital doors shut for the last time, Warner Announces the Release of ER: THE COMPLETE eleventh SEASON ON DVD July 14, 2009
All 22 Episodes with Bonus Features on this Six-Disc Collector's Set More info
on our
Primetime Forum!
Max Fleischer Superman - In Stores April 7, 2009! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BEHOLD THE MAN OF STEEL'S FIRST CINEMATIC INCARNATION WHEN DC COMICS AND WARNER HOME VIDEO RELEASE
MAX FLEISCHER SUPERMAN ON APRIL 7, 2009! Official Release From Re-Mastered And Superior Original Vault Elements More info
on our
Primetime Forum!
Preview Clips from "The Real World: Brooklyn" Featuring Iraq War Vet Ryan Here are some preview clips for this upcoming Wednesday's episode of "The Real World: Brooklyn". This week focuses on Ryan
and we will learn that he is being called back into active duty. Find some great preview clips from this episode that your
readers may enjoy, as well as a photo and bio on Ryan. More info and clips
on our
Primetime Forum!
"Taking the Stage" Premieres This Thursday, 3/19, at 10PM - Preview Clips "Taking the Stage" premiere announcement and preview clips from this Thursday night's premiere episode. One features some
great hip hop dancing and drama and the other features singer/songwriter Mia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb5mm6m8VKI - Tyler Causes Mayhem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORNR_bpP4MI - Coffee House Break Up "Taking the Stage" airs on Thursdays on MTV at 10pm ET/PT.
More info and clips
on our
Primetime Forum!
WE: The search begins Again: The Locator is Back! Get a sneak peek! Log
on now to watch a full episode from the new season. A daughter's mission
- An 18-year-old woman sets out to find her father, who disappeared from
her life 12 years earlier. Will Troy be able to reunite them? Watch the video:
http://www.wetv.com/the-locator/full-ep.html Then, Season 2 kicks off with two heartfelt stories in one special hour,
premiering Saturday, March 21 at 9 p / 8 c Read more:
http://www.wetv.com/the-locator/index.php Play Game: http://www.wetv.com/the-locator/photohunt.php
Here's a sneak preview clip from the upcoming episode of "Rob Dyrdek's
Fantasy Factory." It airs this Sunday on MTV at 9pm ET/PT. The clip has lots of sharks, screaming and swearing! Shark Attack Clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMpjuyV6QFY More on our
Primetime Forum!
DHANI TACKLES THE GLOBE premieres on Monday, March 16 at 9pm ET on
Travel Channel. Dhani Jones played 9 years in the NFL, but is about to embark on a global sports odyssey that will take him
anywhere with a scoreboard. By trying his hand at beloved national pastimes from around the globe (Muay Thai Fighting, Rugby and
Dragon Boat Racing to name a few), Dhani explores the way sports help to define culture.
Videos, photos and more info on our
Primetime Forum!
'FOOD NETWORK CHALLENGE' CHAMPS BATTLE FOR TOP CAKE TITLE Special Four-Week Stunt "Food Network Challenge: Last Cake Standing" Premieres April 5th at 8pm ET/PT
more info on our
Primetime Forum!
THE CITY FINALE!! Episode description and sneak peek clips from "The
City" season finale. The season finale will air this Monday, 3/16/09, at
10pm ET/PT. Whitney & Lauren phone call: Whitney starts to question her decision to
move to NYC and turns to her old friend, Lauren, for encouragement and
support: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SlozSTjtXg Whitney & Diane von Furstenberg: Whitney confides in Diane von
Furstenberg her relationship woes with Jay, and Diane offers advice:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESvYoPkfobg During NY Fashion Week, Whitney and Olivia compete for new
responsibilities, and Whitney confronts Olivia about the Elle cover
pull. Adam confronts Erin when she meddles in his relationship with
Allie. Allie considers giving Adam another chance. Whitney gets advice
from Diane von Furstenberg about her relationship with Jay ending with a
moment no one saw coming... not even Whitney.
MTV's new show "Taking the Stage", premieres Thursday, March 19, at 10pm
ET/PT. Trailer:
http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:348065 MTV AND NICK LACHEY TO SPOTLIGHT SOME OF THE NATION'S MOST TALENTED
PERFORMING ARTS STUDENTS IN THE REALITY MUSICAL SERIES "TAKING THE
STAGE" http://takingthestage.mtv.com/ One-Hour Reality Musical Series Conceptualized and Executive Produced by
Nick Lachey Will Follow Students of Cincinnati's School For Creative And
Performing Arts Premieres Thursday, March 19 at 10p.m. EST/PST more info on our
Primetime Forum!
TVLANDPRIME.COM LAMPOONS THE NETWORK’S HIT SERIES “HIGH SCHOOL REUNION”
WITH “HIGH SCHOOL REUNION: CELEBRITY EDITION” New York, NY – March 13, 2009 – Inspired by TV Land’s hit original
series “High School Reunion,” TVLandPRIME.com’s blog contributor Sammy
Buck casts his own version of the reality series with some of the
hottest names in Hollywood. From Brad Pitt as “The Jock” to Bruce Willis
as “The Class Clown” to Sarah Jessica Parker as “The Ugly Duckling,”
Buck offers a master class in sociology and stereotypes in this fun and
exciting list. Visitors are sure to have their own opinion on which high
school labels belong to their favorite celebs. “High School Reunion”
airs weekly in TV Land PRIME on Wednesday’s at 10:00PM ET/PT. more info on our
Primetime Forum!
New to the WE tv lineup: The Golden Girls Two-hour premiere event, starting Monday, March 16 at 5 p / 4 c Bring on the laughter, tears, fun...and of course, cheesecake! Sit down to watch your favorite episode with your friends...Dorothy,
Sophia, Rose and Blanche will thank you for being one. Read more:
http://www.wetv.com/the-golden-girls/index.html Take our Quiz: Which Golden Girl are you? http://www.wetv.com/polls/chart/data/1601-question-1.html
There are only a few more days until Comedy Central
roasts everyone's favorite redneck comedian! "The Comedy Central Roast
of Larry the Cable Guy" will air this Sunday at 10pm. Lisa Lampanelli
will serve as Roast Master, while Jeff Foxworthy, Gary Busey, Toby
Keith, Greg Giraldo and Warren Sapp will be among the long list of
roasters. Below you'll find a new preview featuring all of the participants - in
censored and uncensored format. COMEDY CENTRAL ROASTS LARRY THE CABLE GUY! "The Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy" Premieres This Sunday
at 10 P.M. COMEDY CENTRAL is stocking up on the ammo and bringing out its big guns
for an unfor-git-able, star-studded evening. The hits will be dirty,
fast and hard when "The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of Larry the Cable Guy"
premieres on Sunday, March 15th at 10 p.m. http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/roast_larry/index.jhtml Roasters include Gary Busey, Reno Collier, Nick DiPaolo, Jeff Foxworthy,
Greg Giraldo, Toby Keith, Lisa Lampanelli, Maureen McCormick, Jeffrey
Ross and Warren Sapp with special appearances by Zac Brown and Bill
Engvall. For more clips, Larry the Cable Guy games and all other things Roast
related please visit: http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/roast_larry/index.jhtml.
Roast of Larry the Cable Guy - Uncensored See what's in store for Larry the Cable Guy as Jeffrey Ross, Greg
Giraldo, Toby Keith, Lisa Lampanelli and more take their shots. trailer #1 Roast of Larry the Cable Guy - Censored trailer#2
BRIDGET'S SEXIEST BEACHES See photos and more at
http://tvmegasite.net/images/primetime/promo/travel/ Here's a new show for you that should be a huge hit! BRIDGET'S SEXIEST
BEACHES premieres Thursday, March 12 at 10PM ET on Travel Channel. Bridget Marquardt is best known as one of "The Girls Next Door," and
will host this new series where she sets out to discover the world's
most beautiful beaches. With a lifelong love for adventure travel, Bridget
will explore each beach location, diving head-first into the regional culture. Video:
http://www.youtube.com/v/qHg1zb4b9DM&hl=en&fs=1 For more information on the show, please visit:
http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Bridget
This week join Demetri Martin as he explores the topic
of Safety. Below you'll find a clip featuring some jokes about the
topic. And don't forget - the 13th season of South Park premieres right
before "Important Things with Demetri Martin!. Tune in to South Park at
10pm and Important Things at 10:30pm! "Important Things with Demetri Martin" - Safety Join Demetri Martin this Wednesday when he teaches you the importance of
Safety. New episodes of "Important Things with Demetri Martin" air
Wednesday nights at 10:30pm on Comedy Central, right after the new
season of South Park! Some Jokes About Safety Demetri Martin imagines the worst kinds of burns and an ingenious early
warning system for housefires.. preview
David joins a gym, but misses out on the "Free Lifetime
Celebrity Membership" on Star-ving So Coolio’s been busted for Crack possession? Not good news for the
“Fantastic Voyage” rapper. If you haven’t heard what he’s been up to in
the last year, here’s a glimpse at a series that he’s played a prominent
part of: David Faustino’s Star-ving. In the series, Coolio plays the
man that married “Bud Bundy’s ex” and moved into the mansion David lost
in the settlement. Ugh. The show has received great reviews thus far, and including this past
episode in which Dave starts using steroids. http://crackle.com/c/Star-ving/Star_ving_Ep_11_feat_Coolio_David_Faustino/2429858 Star-ving (Fridays) David Faustino is back and bare-assed! David & his
whacked out side kick, Corin Nemec of "Parker Lewis Can't Lose", will do
anything to get back on top. Nobody ever said that being a short,
broke, alcoholic, sex maniac, ex-child actor was easy.
Character Project, an extension of the USA network's
iconic "Characters Welcome" brand, celebrates America's characters- the
interesting, dazzling, and distinctive people, from all walks of life,
who make this country extraordinary. As part of the Project, USA Network
and Chronicle Books will be releasing a new photography book called
American Character: A Photographic Journey. The book features 11
photographers' provocative perspectives on America's most compelling
characters, as well as a foreword by internationally-renowned journalist
Tom Brokaw. http://characterproject.usanetwork.com/ More on our
Primetime Forum!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 HOT FROM FOX... FOX GOES "MENTAL" THIS SUMMER First International Co-Production from FtvS and Fox International
Channels to Air on FOX in Summer 2009 Series to Air in More than 35 Countries Following U.S. Debut
Fox Broadcasting Company has picked up MENTAL, a new one-hour
medical-mystery drama from Fox Television Studios (FtvS) and executive
producers Deborah Joy LeVine ("Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of
Superman") and Dan Levine ("The Division"). The first of three Fox TV
Studios international co-productions, MENTAL stars Chris Vance (PRISON
BREAK) and Annabella Sciorra ("The Sopranos") and is produced in
association with Fox International Channels (FIC). The series' first 13
episodes were shot at Fox TeleColombia, in Bogotá, Colombia, in 2008.
The series will premiere in summer 2009. More on our
Primetime Forum!
Ratings Information: Burn Notice's explosive finale It was the biggest season of Burn Notice EVER!
The second season-finale of USA drama Burn Notice rose to a series-high
6.1 million total viewers, 2.74 million adults 18-49 and 3.07 adults
25-54 in the Thursday 10 p.m. hour on March 5. First quarter 2009
to-date, Burn Notice remains the top-rated series in cable, building
from its summer finale by as much as 37 percent among adults 25-54.
"Goal II: Living the Dream" Hits Stores on March 17 Follow Santiago Munez (Kuno Becker) on His Journey from England to Spain
as he Leaves New Castle Football Club to Join the Real Madrid Football
Club More on our
Primetime Forum!
He Built an Empire on the Blood of a Nation HOUSE OF SADDAM In Stores, Exclusively from HBO Home Entertainment(r) On April 14, 2009
4-Part Miniseries from HBO Films Includes Special Bonus Feature More on our
Primetime Forum!
Here are two clips from tonight's episode of "Real
World: Brooklyn," which aired at 10pm ET/PT on MTV. On tonight's episode, the cast gets a look at "Pedro," a movie that pays
tribute to Pedro Zamora from "Real World: San Francisco." Pedro was the
first-ever openly gay, HIV-positive main character on TV. Clip 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4ElqJZk_a8 Clip 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS5THtmw2ts "Pedro" premieres on April 1.
All New High School Reunion Official Site "A Class Divided" The house is divided as the classmates struggle with
the decision to kick out Dennis "The Troublemaker" after his abusive
behavior the night before. Scott S. "The Class Clown" leads the charge
against Dennis even though some classmates still believe he deserves a
second chance. After an emotional plea, the classmates look to Shalonda
"The Pregnant Girl" to make the difficult decision. Once the house
reaches a resolution, one of the classmates can't live with the results
and makes the decision that shakes the house. Luckily the tension is
broken up by the promise of Lynette "The Snob"'s secret admirer finally
arriving, but that bliss doesn't last long. The animosity that's been
growing between Jenny "The Cheerleader" and Liz "The Wannabe" finally
reaches a boiling point. High School Reunion Episode 4! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3JD1QDUODI
We have information and videos on two upcoming new series premiering next
week on HISTORY. Battles BC is a cool anime/stylized approach to history
in the vein of Sin City, The Spirit, and 300. Warriors is a fascinating
look at warrior cultures throughout history hosted by modern day warrior,
Green Beret Terry Schappert. More on our
Primetime Forum!
The History Channel has launched a Twitter feed for
HISTORY so come follow if you have an account:
http://twitter.com/HISTORY_Daily
Hope you saw "High School Reunion" last Wednesday! You may enjoy
a short and sweet recap. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBRHrS_MXAk "The Homecoming Queen" went on a date with one of her ex-husband¹s best friends.
"The Skate Punk" took "The Troublemaker" on a man-date. The class of '88 wanted to kick "The Troublemaker" to the curb. New episode next Wednesday at 10PM ET/PT.
Dramatic Sneak Peek Clip from Monday's "The City"
Here's some information about this Monday's
episode of "The City". It should prove to be a dramatic one as Jay finds
out he's going on tour and while Whitney isn't willing to give up on the
relationship, Jay doesn't give her a choice. Their relationship ends in a
tearful goodbye. Also, Whitney has to pick up the slack when Olivia is
unprepared for a big meeting at work.
You can find a clip from the episode and photos on our
Primetime Forum!
As you may have heard, Comedy Central has decided that their
next Roast
victim will be Larry the Cable Guy! The roast was taped this past Sunday
in Los Angeles and will air later this month. Among the roasters are Jeff
Foxworthy, Gary Busey, Toby Keith and Lisa Lampanelli. You'll find all the
details on our primetime forum, along with a some preview clips featuring Lisa
Lampanelli
and Maureen McCormick. More on our
Primetime Forum!
Here's a sneak peak clip of this upcoming Sunday night's Nitro
Circus. It airs at 10pm ET/PT on MTV. Nitro Circus Sneak Peak - "Chariot Race" Tommy and Jeremy dress up in Roman gear to host a dirt bike chariot race in
Utah. http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/347159/chariot-race.jhtml#id=1606278
The biggest WWE event in almost two decades is almost upon us.
WrestleMania XXV will be taking place on Sunday, April 5, 2009 live from Reliant
Stadium in Houston, Texas and only on Pay-Per-View. We are helping to promote
this once-in-a-lifetime event! For more on WrestleMania XXV, please visit the official site here: http://www.wrestlemania25.com Create your own WrestleMania XXV video promo here with Smash Ups: http://www.wwe.com/smashups
MTV Cribs Awards - Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIG8IMrM-1s The show airs on Saturday, March 7 at 1pm ET/PT with Kim Kardashian as host. At
2:30pm ET/PT, five brand new back-to-back episodes of "MTV Cribs" http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/cribs/series.jhtml New celeb cribs include Criss Angel, Akon, Brittany Gastineau, Verne Troyer,
Christian Audigier, Young Joc, Andy Hurley, Kerry Rhodes, Marques Houston Derek
Anderson, Al Harrington and more.
Comedy Central Home Entertainment is thrilled to announce the release of
their first Blu-ray - "The Complete Twelfth Season of South Park!" The
Blu-ray, along with the DVD, will hit stores next Tuesday. You'll find
all the details below.
"SOUTH PARK" ON BLU-RAY FOR THE FIRST TIME!
COMEDY CENTRAL HOME ENTERTAINMENTR RELEASES THE COMPLETE TWELFTH SEASON OF
"SOUTH PARK," UNCENSORED ON DVD AND BLU-RAY NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 10
"South Park's" 13th Season Premieres Wednesday, March 11 At 10 P.M. ET/PT
More on our
Primetime Forum!
The world premiere of "Russell Brand in New York City" will premiere on
Comedy Central this Sunday at 10pm/9c! Below you'll find all the show
details as well as two preview clips: Brand on his fame in America, and
about his experience meeting Britney Spears.
RUSSELL BRAND DESCENDS ON COMEDY CENTRAL IN HIS FIRST-EVER STAND-UP
SPECIAL "RUSSELL BRAND IN NEW YORK CITY" PREMIERES SUNDAY, MARCH 8 AT 10PM/9C
Encore Presentations Air Sunday, March 8 At 12 A.M.
And Friday, March 13 At 11 P.M.
more on our
Primetime Forum!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
HOT FROM FOX...
ALL ABOARD THE CRAZY TRAIN!
"OSBOURNES: RELOADED" PREMIERES TUESDAY, MARCH 31, ON FOX
FOX will hop aboard the "Crazy Train" when Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly
Osbourne turn another television convention upside down and inside out
with their new series OSBOURNES: RELOADED premiering after AMERICAN IDOL
Tuesday, March 31 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. more on our
Primetime Forum!
Jockeys on Animal Planet
New clip: Jockeys - "Chantal vs. Mike"
During the final week of the Oak Tree Meet, canadian rider Chantal Sutherland goes head-to-head on the track against her boyfriend, Hall Of Fame Jockey Mike Smith.
Clip and more on our
Animal Planet "Jockey" news page. Two new episodes airing on Friday Legends of the Fallen / Go Big or Go Home Friday March 6 at 9pm ET/PT on Animal
Some of the greatest riders of all time come out of retirement for
one big race; Chantal faces a tough decision. / Horse of the Year
Curling arrives at Santa Anita for the Breeders' Cup.
The world premiere of "Russell Brand in New York City" will premiere on
Comedy Central this Sunday at 10pm/9c! We have all the show
details as well as two preview clips: Brand on his fame in America, and
about his experience meeting Britney Spears.
more on our
Primetime Forum!
IT'S A BOYS VS. GIRLS BATTLE IN MTV'S LIVE SEASON 3 FINALE OF "RANDY
JACKSON PRESENTS AMERICA'S BEST DANCE CREW"
Pictures and more on our
Primetime Forum!
SAVE MONEY WITH SANDRA LEE'S NEW FOOD NETWORK SERIES
Production Begins on 'Sandra's Money Saving Meals' Premiering May 10th at
12pm more on our
Primetime Forum!
Blade: The Series Now on Joost
Blade: The Series premiered on Spike TV in June of 2006 as the
most-watched original series in the network's history. Although the show
was not renewed for a second season, it had a very loyal fanbase. The
entire season is now available in its entirety on Joost.com.
Info and links
on our
Primetime Forum!
TV LAND http://www.tvland.com/ ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET WITH THE
“‘M*A*S*H’ WEEKEND MARATHON http://www.tvland.com/schedule/show_schedule.jhtml?SID=22010 FEATURING
CELEBRITY GUEST APPEARANCES BY RON HOWARD, PATRICK SWAYZE, LAURENCE
FISHBURNE, TERI GARR, BLYTHE DANNER AND MORE
New York, NY March 3, 2009 – Long before “Johnny” took “Baby” out of the
corner in “Dirty Dancing” and “Opie” and “Richie Cunningham” added
director extraordinaire to his résumé, Patrick Swayze and Ron Howard both
paid guest visits to “M*A*S*H’s”
http://www.tvland.com/shows/mash/ 4077th. On Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 from 8pm-4am ET/PT
more on our
Primetime Forum!
NATIONAL NIELSEN RATINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23 – MARCH 1, 2009
"AMERICAN IDOL," "HOUSE," "24," "HELL'S KITCHEN," "COPS,"
"AMERICA'S MOST WANTED" and "NASCAR LAS VEGAS 400"
Lap Competition and Lead Network to Victory by over 1 1/2 ratings points
Among Adults 18-49
“AMERICAN IDOL” Continues Dominance - Ranks as No 1 Show of Week in
All Demos
FOX lapped the competition this week with strong performances by AMERICAN
IDOL, HOUSE, 24, HELL'S KITCHEN, COPS, AMERICA'S MOST WANTED and the
NASCAR LAS VEGAS 400, all of which drove the network to victory among
Adults 18-49 by 64% over its nearest competitor. FOX won its 4th
consecutive week among Adults 18-49, as well as finishing first among
Adults 18-34, Teens and Total Viewers. FOX continues to remain in first
place for the season among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Teens.
more on our
Primetime Forum!
Green Lantern: First Flight, the fifth entry in the popular DVD series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies is set for release by Warner Home Video on July 28, 2009.
Green Lantern: First Flight will be available as a special edition 2-disc version on DVD and Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def .
All New High School Reunion on Wednesday! - “Dennis the Menace”
The house has been thrown into disarray by the arrival of two new classmates, Dennis “The Troublemaker” and Manny “The Player.” Dennis insulted the whole house and now some of the classmates have threatened to leave the reunion! Scott H., “The Loner,” fulfills a high school dream and takes Kara “The Homecoming Queen” out on a hall pass, while Tom “The Jock” becomes jealous and confronts Scott H. Later, the classmates will gather to decide what to do about Dennis “The Troublemaker.” Some classmates want to give him a second chance, but others want him to go – NOW!
Tune in March 4th at 10 p.m. on TV Land!
Can’t get enough? Log on to TVLand.com to watch full episodes, cast interviews, view photo galleries, play ‘80’s Trivia, create your own “Digital Yearbook” and much more!!
The Smurfs Volume 1 DVD comes out tomorrow!
Images and Video clip on our
Primetime Forum.
Wednesday night's "Important Things with Demetri Martin"
will explore the subject of chairs. Clip and more on our
Primetime Forum!
"24" BECOMES FIRST-EVER CARBON NEUTRAL
TELEVISION PRODUCTION
Show Reduces Its Season Seven Carbon Footprint
By 43% Through Greener Production Practices
PSA Campaign Featuring Series' Stars Kicks Off Monday, March 2, on FOX
More info on our 24 News Page!
Comedy Circuit Fave Hosts New Late-Night HBO® Stand-Up Series
DOWN AND DIRTY WITH JIM NORTON In Stores, Exclusively from HBO Home Entertainment®
On April 7, 2009 Four-Part Series Showcases Some of the Most Outrageous Talent
From the Comedy Club Circuit More on our
Primetime Forum!
FOX RENEWS HIT ANIMATED SERIES "THE SIMPSONS" FOR TWO
ADDITIONAL SEASONS FOX has ordered two additional seasons of THE SIMPSONS, which will bring
the longest-running series in primetime television history through its
22nd season. The 44-episode pickup ensures the series will reach an
astounding 493 episodes. THE SIMPSONS airs Sundays (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT)
on FOX. More info on our
Primetime Forum!
Today marks the debut of Angel of Death, a new action series from Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Criminal) at Crackle. The action packed series stars Zoë Bell (Quentin Tarantino’s “Death Proof”) and Lucy Lawless (“Xena: Warrior Princess,” “Battlestar Galactica”) and Crackle.com will air the first of 10 episodes of “Angel of Death” starting March 2; a new 8-10 minute long episode will be available each weekday through March 13th.
http://crackle.com/c/Angel_Of_Death More info on our
Primetime Forum!
The first ever "MTV Cribs Awards" air on Saturday, March
7 at 1pm ET/PT, hosted by Kim Kardashian More info on our
Primetime Forum!
Watch the Burn Notice Season 2 Finale on Thursday, March
5th at 10pm/9c on USA NETWORK! In the explosive season finale, Michael
learns some surprising facts about Victor's past, and is forced to take
on Carla in a final showdown.
Interview with Tricia
Helfer(Carla)! Info, photos,
videos, interviews and much more!
Last night the third episode of "Important Things with
Demetri Martin" aired on Comedy Central. In case anyone missed it, I've
included some highlights from the show, which was all about brains.
Below you'll find three clips: Shakespeare, Ben Franklin and Galileo
Galilei acting up at a restaurant (with Daily Show's John Oliver), jokes
about brains, and some deleted scenes. More info on our
Primetime Forum!
Just a reminder that we have
a page
all about History Channel's "Ax Men", all new season 2 starts Monday,
March 2nd, with pictures and much more! http://www.aetnpromo.com/esignatures/redirect.php?code=THC Get your first look at the new season of AX MEN tonight on HISTORY!
Thursday, February 26 10:00 PM -
More info on our
Primetime Forum!
FOOD NETWORK PRESS RELEASE: ACE OF CAKES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JAKKS PACIFIC SECURES DUFF GOLDMAN FROM ACE OF CAKES FOR GIRL GOURMET(r) CAKE BAKERY LINE
Malibu, CA - February 26, 2009 - JAKKS Pacific, Inc. http://www.jakks.com/ (Nasdaq: JAKK) announced a licensing agreement
today with the Food Network and CAA for the television show Ace of Cakes
and world renowned celebrity baker, Duff Goldman, host of the popular
primetime show. Duff will be featured on JAKKS' new Girl Gourmet(r) Cake
Bakery product line. JAKKS continues to innovate in the food play category
with the Girl Gourmet(tm) Cake Bakery, the sweet sequel to the
award-winning Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker, which was nominated for the
Activity Toy of the Year Award. With the Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery young
chefs can create elaborate mini 2-tiered fondant cakes after baking them
for just 30 seconds in the microwave. More info on our
Primetime Forum!
FOX springs into super-charged March - electrifying television includes “American Idol” wild card round and top
12 revealed March 5, plus live performance shows March 10, 17, 24 and
31; time period premiere of “Lie to Me” March 11; “Bones” mystery directed by star David Boreanaz March 12;
game-changing two-part chapter of “Terminator: the Sarah Connor
Chronicles” March 13 and 20; milestone 750th episode of “cops” March 21;
“The Simpsons” head to Ireland March 22; special “House” episode March 23;
and celebrity dinner service on “Hell’s Kitchen” March 26; More info on our
Primetime Forum!
This week's episode of "Important Things with Demetri
Martin" will be all about the importance of brains. Here's a great clip
where Demetri compares thick necks to books read, and what a 'really improper
fraction' is. More on our
Primetime Forum!
For you Firefly fans, check this out.
NASA is running a poll for the name for the International
Space Station's newest habitat node... and "Serenity" is
leading among the five nominees! GO here to vote:
http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/name_ISS/index.html
The Complete First Season of Sony Pictures' Breaking Bad
Available Tomorrow, February 24th starring Bryan Cranston! More info, clips and more on our
Primetime Forum!
Have you seen the latest episode of Crackle.com’s “Star-ving”?
Starring David Faustino (Bud from "Married with Children), this episode
is "Stealing Alan Thicke". Dave and Corin kidnap and kill Alan Thicke.
There’s even an appearance by Kirk Cameron(‘s dead career) and those
other two Seaver kids. Check out the latest episode of this hilarious new series: http://crackle.com/c/Star-ving/Star_ving_Ep_9_feat_Alan_Thicke/2429860
Tonight is the season finale of Psych & Monk on USA
Network! Don't miss it!
Info, clips and
more!
John Lehr of 10 Items of Less (and the original Geico
caveman!) is a guest on the Crackle talk show Anytime with Bob Kushell.
Here's a link to it! Anytime
Hope you saw "High School Reunion" last night on TVLAND! You may enjoy this short and sweet recap. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru3EqkcBI8w The "Ugly Ducking" tried to bag "The Jock" and "The Cheerleader" showed
up to ruin "The Wannabe¹s" life...again.
"Aisha Tyler is Lit: Live at the Fillmore" is debuting on Comedy Central
this Saturday night! The one-hour stand-up special will cover topics such
as married life, MySpace, her personal drinking habits and much more.
You'll find all the details below, as well as a couple of clips from the
show.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, AISHA!
IT'S THE NETWORK TELEVISION PREMIERE OF "AISHA TYLER IS LIT: LIVE FROM THE
FILLMORE" DEBUTING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 AT 11:00 P.M.* ON COMEDY CENTRAL
Sassy-fabulous Aisha Tyler lights up the stage and takes a stand in the
Network Television Premiere of "Aisha Tyler is Lit: Live at the Fillmore"
debuting on COMEDY CENTRAL Saturday, February 21 at 11:00 p.m.
Videos and more info on our
Primetime Forum!
40 YEAR-OLD BEAUTIFUL AND SOPHISTICATED
STACEY ANDERSON REVEALED AS TV LAND'S
"COUGAR" http://www.tvland.com/prime/shows/cougar/ New York, NY - February 19, 2009 - Stacey Anderson, a stunning
40-year-old successful realtor from Scottsdale, Arizona, has been named as
the "Cougar" in TV Land's new original series "The Cougar," it was
announced today. The eight-episode series, which is hosted by Vivica A.
Fox ("Kill Bill: Vol. 1," "Curb Your Enthusiasm"), follows Anderson as she
searches for love among a pool of 20 eligible twenty-something men. The
one-hour elimination dating series is executive produced by Mike Fleiss
("The Bachelor") through his NEXT Entertainment production company in
association with Warner Horizon Television and premieres on April 15th at
10:00 pm ET/PT on TV Land PRIME
http://www.tvland.com/schedule/index.jhtml?anyday=1&show=%23&day=20090218 More info on our
Primetime Forum!
On Monday, February 23, at 6pm ET/PT, MTV will air "The Jonas Brothers. Find links below to preview clips from the special, and a quick blurb about it as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVhhb4cibuk&feature=channel_page - "the Jonas Brothers Experience" - On Your Marks, Get Set, Go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCdDgfGQXTA&feature=channel_page - "The Jonas Brothers Experience" - Curtains
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Vy2sgvDHpU&feature=channel_page - "The Jonas Brothers Experience" - Shirtless Jonas?
"The Jonas Brothers Experience"
Who's the biggest Jonas Brothers fan? You know, the hottest band in the
entire world? Well, we're going to find out! Oh, you say that you love
Kevin, that you dream about Nick and you would totally sell your little
brother for a chance to hold Joe's hand, but are you really the one?
Probably not, because if you were, you would be one of the girls we
selected to prove their affection to the band in MTV's The Jonas Brothers
Experience special.
Hosted by Adrienne Bailon, MTV's The Jonas Brothers Experience special has
one goal: find three friends who are the biggest JoBros fans in the
universe to send to Hollywood to attend the star-studded premiere of Jonas
Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience! We can't tell you all the details, other than to say that Joe Jonas,
Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas are all involved! OMJ! It's going to be exciting, crazy, frenzied and dreamy ... So don't miss
The Jonas Brothers Experience, Monday, February 23, at 6 p.m. ET/PT on
MTV!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - The 2009 rose bowl game Presented by citi NOW ON DVD
Experience All the Revelry, Pageantry and Gridiron Action of the
"Granddaddy of them All(r)," with the USC Trojans' Impressive Victory Over
the Penn State Nittany Lions ESPN, in conjunction with Genius Products LLC, will release The 2009
Rose Bowl Game Presented by Citi on DVD, featuring the complete ABC
broadcast of another classic Pac-10/Big Ten matchup between the fifth
ranked University of Southern California Trojans and the eighth ranked
Penn State Nittany Lions. The DVD contains the complete 2009 Rose Bowl
Game, with exclusive bonus features including post-game celebrations and
interviews, USC's Road to the Rose Bowl season recap and more. The 2009
Rose Bowl Game Presented by Citi hits stores nationwide on February 24,
2009, for $19.95 SRP. More info on our
Primetime Forum!
SEVENTH ANNUAL "TV LAND AWARDS" TO TAPE
ON SUNDAY, APRIL 19th
SPECIAL TO AIR SUNDAY, APRIL 26th AT 9 p.m. ET/PT
IN TV LAND PRIME
Gibson Amphitheatre to Serve as New Venue for Award Show
New York, NY, February 18, 2009 -- TV Land announced today that the
seventh annual "TV Land Awards" will be taped at a new venue, The Gibson
Amphitheatre at Universal Studios on Sunday, April 19th. Last year¹s TV
Land Awards was taped at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA. The
telecast premieres in TV Land PRIME on Sunday, April 26th at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Online registration for media credentials is available at
www.tvlandpress.com.
More info on our
Primetime Forum!
The Smurfs Volume 1 is coming to DVD on March 3rd and I have an
exclusive feature clip for you.
Street Date: March 3, 2009 Synopsis: The Smurfs are a group of over 100 bluish, three-apple tall
creatures who live in the mushroom homes of Smurf Village. They are led by
543-year-old Papa Smurf (who doesn't look a day over 530). Their lives
would be perfect were it not for the villainous Gargamel, a wizard who
spends his days trying to capture them to eat, turn into gold, or for
other evil reason. Gargamel's cat Azrael adds to the menace, always
looking for a smurfalicious snack.. It's Vol. 1 of Smurf Adventures, the
Emmy*-winning animated series [Outstanding Children's Entertainment Series
1982-83] that delighted Saturday morning cartoon fans for nearly a decade.
Great Fact: Happy Smurf day! It's been over 50 years of the Smurfs and
these cartoons are offered in a one-disc set for the first time.
Official Website: www.smurfsondvd.com
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"The Holy Grail of Comedy" - L.A. Daily News "English King of Comedy" and Creator of the Emmy(r) Award-winning HBO(r) Series EXTRAS and the BBC's THE OFFICE RICKY GERVAIS: OUT OF ENGLAND -
The Stand-Up Comedy Special In Stores, Exclusively from HBO Home Entertainment(r)
On March 31, 2009 DVD Includes Bonus, Extended Interview with Gervais New York, N.Y., February 18, 2009 - British comedy sensation and
two-time Emmy(r) Award winner Ricky Gervais, creator and star of the
acclaimed HBO series Extras, makes his American TV stand-up debut in
Ricky Gervais: Out of England. Taped live for HBO(r) before a sold-out
audience at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City,
the special puts the spotlight on Gervais' distinct, understated humor and
offbeat observations. Out in stores on March 31, 2009 from HBO Home
Entertainment, the DVD includes a bonus, extended interview with Gervais. More info on our
Primetime Forum!
Breaking Bad and its Emmy-winning star Bryan Cranston
return for a second season on Sunday, March 8 at 10PM ET on AMC, but
before the drama begins again, they’ve created this innovative,
interactive experience: Walt’s Warning. "Walt's Warning," a first-person customized viral video featuring
"Breaking" star Bryan Cranston hosted at WaltsWarning.com, will have
viewers choose their own adventure as they interact with Cranston's
desperate science teacher-turned-meth peddler. http://www.waltswarning.com/ More info on our
Primetime Forum!
TVLANDPRIME.COM’S GOT THE BEAT WITH NEW “ HIGH SCHOOL
REUNION” “AWESOMELY 80’S” MUSIC VIDEO WIDGET Classmate Video Bios, Photo Galleries, Blogs and Digital Games Also
Featured on Network’s Web Site New York, NY – February 18, 2009 – Video killed the radio star and
TVLandPRIME.com aims to prove it with the launch of its “Awesomely 80’s”
music video widget in support of TV Land’s new original series “High
School Reunion” which premieres tonight at 10PM ET/PT on TV Land.
Visitors to TVLandPRIME.com can relive the teased hairstyles and rock
fashions of the 80’s as they watch videos of their favorite head bangers
and pop stars. Users will then be able to post this video player on
favorite social networking sites like MySpace, Friendster and Blogger,
as well as their own personal web page. Videos on the widget include
music featured in TV Land’s “High School Reunion” series such as “Every
Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison and other 1980’s iconic video favorites
such as The Go-Go’s hit “We Got The Beat,” John Mellencamp’s “Jack &
Diane,” Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl,” Peter Gabriel’s
“Sledgehammer” and Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing In The Dark.” Other
featured bands on the “Awesomely 80’s” music video widget include Bon
Jovi, Guns N’ Roses, Cyndi Lauper, The Pretenders, Tom Petty, U2, INXS
and more. TVLandPRIME.com is also offering a “Totally 80’s” streaming
radio channel. More info on our
Primetime Forum!
AX MEN Season 2 Information
The AX MEN are back, and they're bigger, badder and tougher than ever. The
first ever non-fiction series about the treacherous life of Pacific
Northwest timber cutters, premieres its second season Monday, March 2 at
10pm ET/PT on HISTORY(tm). Going deeper into the forest, high into the sky
and even down into the sea, the new season follows two leading teams from
last season along with three new companies, racing to fall the most timber
during logging's most dangerous season. Pictures, Videos and more info!
MTV CHRONICLES T.I.’S YEAR ON PROBATION BEFORE SERVING
JAIL TIME IN “T.I.’S ROAD TO REDEMPTION: 45 DAYS TO GO” * STARTED AIRING
ON TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 10TH AT 9:00PM ET/PT ------ *Moving title, each week will reflect number of days left to T.I.’s
sentencing ------ America’s Top Selling Rapper Transforms The Lives Of At-Risk Teens In A
Series Of Interventions While Grappling With His Own Demons. ------ Universal City, CA (January 9, 2009) – As he begins counting down the
days to his impending March 2009 sentencing for weapons charges,
Grammy-winning superstar T.I. finds himself at a remarkable crossroads.
At the very apex of his career, he’s facing up to 30 years of jail time
for an arrest stemming from his earlier life. However, as part of a deal
worked out between his lawyers and the federal government, if he
completes an amazing 1000 hours of community service during the year
ending this March, that sentence may be reduced. At 27, finding himself
at the very high- and low-point of his adult life, he’s seeking
redemption in helping others avoid the mistakes he made. In the new docu-series
“T.I.’s Road To Redemption: 45 Days To Go” cameras follow T.I.’s efforts
to save himself by saving others. “T.I.’s Road To Redemption: 45 Days To
Go” is a moving title. Each week, the title will change to reflect the
amount of time left to his sentencing. The final episode will air
shortly after T.I.’s fate is revealed. In order to communicate his
message, he has to give each teenager a tough love lesson in life and
show them the consequences of what could happen if they continue down
the wrong path. “T.I.’s Road To Redemption: 45 Days To Go” will premiere
on Tuesday, February 10 at 9:00PM (ET/PT). Subsequent episodes will air
in the show’s regular timeslot at 9:30pm (ET/PT). “MTV has always given
artists a platform to get their stories and music out to their fans and
this series reveals the unknown side of T.I.-- one of the world’s
greatest artists at the most precarious time in his life,” said Tony
DiSanto, Executive Vice President, Series Development and Programming.
“In the face of impending incarceration, T.I. is driven to ensure others
do not make the same mistakes, and our cameras document every step along
this road as he impacts and changes lives for the better. It is
real-time redemption.” In “T.I.’s Road To Redemption: 45 Days To Go,”
viewers will not only watch as T.I. attempts to help change the lives of
desperate teenagers across the country, but they will also get a
behind-the-scenes peek at the most private and personal moments of one
of today’s hottest most sought after artists on the verge of leaving his
glittering career for time behind bars. The series will follow T.I. as
he talks to school and community groups about how to avoid the trouble
he now finds himself in, but it will also follow a search for personal
redemption. “T.I.’s Road To Redemption: 45 Days To Go” chronicles the
rap icon's dedicated mission to educate today's youth on the issues of
his past that have come back to haunt him today. Along the way, we will
see the birth of his sixth child, the release of his most ambitious,
reflective, and mature work yet, “Paper Trail,” his long and serious
journey to transform the lives of a group of at risk teens, his ongoing
struggle to manage his personal life while completing 1000 hours of
community service and most importantly, coming to terms with going to
jail at the height of his career. “We visited T.I. early in 2008 while
he was under house arrest in Georgia and found a man utterly unlike his
rap persona,” said Ish Entertainment principals Stella Stolper and
Michael Hirschorn. “He felt that he was undergoing a karmic reckoning, a
time when he would have to balance the scales of his life and integrate
who he was with who he is. We've never seen someone so introspective, so
smart about how who he was back in the slums of Atlanta is affecting who
he is now.” “T.I.’s Road To Redemption: 45 Days To Go” is Executive
Produced by T.I. Michael Hirschorn, Stella Stolper and Chris Choun of
Ish Entertainment. Billy Taylor, Jason Geter (Grand Hustle) and Brian
Sher (Category 5 Entertainment) are Executive Producers. Tony DiSanto
and George McTeague are Creative Executives overseeing project for MTV.
“T.I.’s Road To Redemption: 45 Days To Go” is produced by MTV and Ish
Entertainment. “T.I.’s Road To
Redemption” – Pee Wee in Lock Down In this clip, T.I. decides to teach his mentee, Pee Wee—who has never
been arrested or inside a jail cell—a valuable lesson. T.I. hopes to
show Pee Wee that his lifestyle could ultimately lead to doing hard time
in jail.
“FROM G’S TO GENTS” RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON
PREMIERING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH AT 10PM ET/PT ----------- “From G’s to Gents” is back with a whole new crop of G’s hoping to shed
their troubled past and make the change towards becoming a gentleman.
Led by Fonzworth Bentley, the guys will be guided through new lessons
and challenges ranging in everything from Style, Chivalry, Work Ethic
and Philanthropy. Over the course of the ten hour-long episodes, the men
will be tested on how well, and willingly, they absorb the lessons of
all that it takes to become a Gentleman. Each week, the G that fails to
grow closer to becoming a Gentleman will be eliminated and denied
membership to the “Gentleman’s Club.” In the end, one G will walk away
with 100,000 dollars and the opportunity to call themself a true
Gentleman. “From G’s To Gents” will premiere with an hour and a half
special on February 10th from 10:00PM -11:30PM ET/PT. "From Gs To Gents”
is not just another television show for me and the crew, it is a
transformational program whose desire is to help young men expand their
choices in life," says Fonzworth. "It was important for me to be a part
of the production team so that I can add another layer of support to our
mission." clip featuring
Fonzworth Bentley flipping out on the G’s
Anytime with Bob Kushell (Thursdays) Emmy®-nominated
television writer/producer Bob Kushell hosts the new web talk show,
“Anytime with Bob Kushell". Guests appearing in the first season include
Christina Applegate, Jennifer Esposito, Neil Patrick Harris, Zach Levi,
John Stamos, and Jeff Garlin, among several others. The web series is
executive produced by Bob Kushell and Russell Arch, and is a Killer
Custard Production. Direct Link Zack Levi episode
POPULAR JAPANESE ANIMATED & MANGA PROPERTY NARUTO
SHIPPUDEN TO STREAM ON NARUTO.COM ---------- VIZ MEDIA TO PROVIDE NEAR-SIMULTANEOUS JAPAN-U.S. RELAEASE OF LATEST
EPISODES OF THE NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ANIMATED SERIES ON
NARUTO.COM. Fans Can 'Catch-up' With
Past Episodes at Naruto.com NOW. One
of the most popular Japanese animated and manga properties in the world,
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, has officially arrived in America. Viz Media will
provide near-simultaneous Japan-U.S. release of new NARUTO episodes on
Naruto.com. The latest episode of
the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN (English-subtitled) animated series will be
available for free viewing on the ultimate destination for anything
NARUTO – the official NARUTO website, www.Naruto.com, within days of its original airdate in Japan. A new
English-subtitled episode will be added every Thursday thereafter. Fans
can also visit the site to see past episodes of the widely popular
series for free courtesy of Viz Media--Eight uncut, English-subtitled
episodes from the beginning of the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN series will stream
on www.Naruto.com. Each Friday
thereafter there will be an additional eight uncut, English-subtitled
episodes added on Naruto.com until
the series eventually catches up to the current third season of the hit
program. All episodes on the site are authentic and authorized by
Kisimoto-sensei with correct translations. ----------- VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media) is one of the entertainment industry's most
innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing
companies. NARUTO has become one of VIZ Media's most successful manga
properties in terms of sales. The series, by creator Kishimoto-sensei,
depicts the adventures of a young boy who trains to become a ninja, and
has sold more than 4 million copies of NARUTO manga to date. NARUTO was
ranked #17 in Yahoo! Buzz's top 20 overall searches-the only character
brand in the top 20 (June 15, 2008). The mega series also consistently
ranks #1 across Cartoon Network's TOONAMI programs each week. NARUTO has
emerged as one of the best selling and most popular manga series
throughout North America, regularly placing in both Graphic Novel and
Overall General Fiction categories on noted literary sales rosters
including BookScan and the USA Today Top 150. It was also the first
manga to ever win a noted Quill Award in 2006. Momentum for the property
has continued to grow significantly as the NARUTO anime counterpart
(also distributed by VIZ Media) continues to captivate millions of
viewers on Cartoon Network. Episode 93
Connecting Hearts Episode 92
Encounter Episode 91
Orochimaru’s Hideout Discovered Trailers: Naruto Trailer New Generation
Trailer Opening Theme Battle Trailer Sasuke Trailer Sakura Trailer
The new Wonder Woman DVD movie stars the voices of some great actors, including Keri Russell and Nathan Fillion. Wonder Woman begins on the mystical island of Themyscira, where a proud
and fierce warrior race of Amazons resides. They have raised Princess
Diana, a daughter of stunning beauty, extraordinary strength and
incredible fighting prowess. Diana possesses a host of super human powers
granted to her by the gods and goddesses of Olympus and her strength and
stamina are unparalleled. When Air Force fighter pilot Steve Trevor crash
lands on the island, the rebellious and headstrong Diana defies Amazonian
law by accompanying Trevor back to civilization. Meanwhile, Ares (the God
of War) has escaped his imprisonment at the hands of the Amazons and has
decided to exact his revenge by starting a world war that will destroy
them all. It is up to Princess Diana to save her people and the world by
using her gifts to become the ultimate Wonder Woman.
Available on DVD: March 3, 2009
Official Site: http://www.wonderwomanmovie.com/ Official Sweepstakes: http://www.wonderwomansweeps.com/
CHECK OUT THESE SPECIAL GUEST STARS VISITING FOX SOON!
* Seth MacFarlane and Andy Richter on TALKSHOW WITH SPIKE FERESTEN
* Diedrich Bader on KING OF THE HILL
* Jennifer Tilly, Carrie Fisher and Frank Sinatra Jr. on FAMILY GUY *
Forest Whitaker on AMERICAN DAD
The New FOX 09 Line-Up http://www.fox.com/schedule.htm#week:newlineup Monday 8/7c House 9/8c 24 Tuesday 8/7c American Idol 9/8c Fringe Wednesday 8/7c American Idol 9/8c Lie To Me Thursday 8/7c Bones 9/8c Hell's Kitchen Friday 8/7c Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles 9/8c Dollhouse Saturday 8/7c Cops 9/8c America's Most Wanted 11:30/10:30c TALKSHOW with Spike Feresten 12/11c MadTV Sunday 8/7c The Simpsons 8:30/7:30c King of the Hill 9/8c Family Guy 9:30/8:30c American Dad
Have you ever wanted to be a TV editor at WWE? Putting
together clips of all the heart-stopping action from the events? With WrestleMania 25 right around the corner, WWE is giving you the
chance to take control of the action with WrestleMania 25 Smash Ups! When you create your very own Smash Up, you will be given access to a
vast library of WWE content. From Raw, Smackdown and ECW to classic
WrestleMania footage and Legends, its all at your fingertips! Use the
easy system to create your Smash Up and then embed it for all your
friends to see! You can make as many as you want, so get to work! And if that's not enough, by creating a Smash Up you are entered to win
a number of prizes including your video being featured on WWE.com and
$5,000! Get to work on your Smash Up here:
http://www.wwe.com/smashups
HGTV's Dream Home Giveaway 2009. Read all about it
here.
The much anticipated premier of Fox's new show
"Dollhouse" is this coming Friday, the 13th. Check
here
for info on the show, bios of the cast and crew, and so much more.
Here are some really entertaining reality webisodes that
reality TV loving readers might enjoy. Visit Las Vegas sent the
residents of a small town in Texas, Cranfills Gap, to Vegas for a few
days to take a break and enjoy everything that Vegas has to offer. They
filmed the trip and created a series of really high quality, fun to
watch webisodes. You can find the webisodes here: http://www.visitlasvegas.com/smalltown. Click on "The People" and it
will show you the four groups featured in the webisodes. You can then
pick which storyline to follow and it will take you to the page to view
those specific webisodes.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 "AMERICAN IDOL" PERFORMANCES
AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON THE iTUNES STORE Performances from Season Eight Available on iTunes for Purchase and Download the Next Day
Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox Digital Media, 19 Entertainment,
FremantleMedia North America and Apple have once again partnered to make
contestant performances from Season Eight of AMERICAN IDOL, television's
most popular show, available exclusively on the iTunes Store
http://www.itunes.com the day following the performance.
Auditions ended last week as the Top 36 semifinalists were revealed.
This week the 36 hopefuls will be split into three groups of 12, and for
three consecutive weeks one group will perform. Kicking off today the
first group of 12 semifinalists from AMERICAN IDOL will perform live and
fans can purchase the music performances for 99 cents per song starting
tomorrow. Starting March 11, the video of Top 12 finalist performances
will also be available for purchase. And beginning today, fans can
pre-order performances of their favorite contestants during the show from
the iTunes Store, which will be downloaded automatically the day after the
show airs.
"We broke records last year on AMERICAN IDOL with the number of
downloads we sold. This year, with such a talented group of singers and a
proven partnership with iTunes, we hope to be even more successful and
break even more records," said show creator and 19 Entertainment
Founder/CEO Simon Fuller.
"We've created another special section on the iTunes Store for IDOL fans
with an incredible array of music and video performances from television's
most popular show," said Eddy Cue, Apple's vice president Internet
Services. "AMERICAN IDOL viewers will once again have the ability to
purchase and download IDOL performances from iTunes to enjoy at home or on
the go."
FOX will also provide exclusive direct links to iTunes downloads from the
free streaming performance videos on http://www.americanidol.com , the official website of the show and home to MyIdol, the
Internet's largest AMERICAN IDOL fan site. Fans will be able to simply
click through to iTunes if they want to purchase their favorite
performances to own and enjoy on their computer, iPod, iPhone or AppleTV.
Animal Planet's new show Jockey's premiered on February
6th at 9 pm. This docu-soap chronicles the lives and careers of
seven 112-pound jockeys and their 1,200-pound horses, in their attempt
to win a share of more than 35 million dollars in purse money. Cameras
take viewers on and off the track, following big name jockeys like Mike
Smith and Chantal Sutherland from their homes to the jock´s room where
we see how these athletes train, both physically and emotionally, for
each race. Click
here
for more info, interviews, videos and more fun stuff.
MTV INTRODUCES “NEW AFTERNOONS ON MTV” HOSTED BY
ACTRESS/ SINGER ADRIENNE BAILON AND MTV TR3́S VJ CARLOS SANTOS ------- New Episodes of “Sex….with Mom and Dad,” “Room Raiders 2.0,” And
“Parental Control” Set To Premiere on Monday, February 16th 4pm – 6pm
ET/PT ------- Tired of the same old afterschool TV? Well this isn’t your parent’s
afterschool programming...MTV kicks it up a notch with “New Afternoons
on MTV” hosted by singer, actress and songwriter Adrienne Bailon and MTV
Tr3́s VJ Carlos Santos. The “New Afternoons on MTV” block features brand
new episodes of “Sex...with Mom and Dad,” a revamped “Room Raiders 2.0,”
and the latest installments of “Parental Control” airing weekdays from
4pm – 6pm ET/PT. Throughout the afternoon, each show will include hosted
segments woven within the block. The “New Afternoons on MTV” will be the
destination for viewers to interact with other viewers and various cast
members, who will share their thoughts on the shows and answer
behind-the scenes questions via webcam. In addition, the “New Afternoons
on MTV” will welcome celebrities as they stop by for some “couch time”
with Adrienne and Carlos. “New Afternoons on MTV” begin on Monday,
February 16th at 4pm. "We are continuing to ramp up new series volume at unprecedented levels,
expanding to new time slots including Sunday nights, and now Afternoons
on MTV, said Tony DiSanto, Executive Vice President, Series Development
& Programming. "Everyday, we will be serving up brand new episodes of
hit series including 'Sex...with Mom and Dad’ season 2, the return of
‘Room Raiders,’ and the latest installments of our hit franchise,
‘Parental Control.’ We are also thrilled to have hosts; Adrienne and
Carlos tie it all together as they interact with viewers, get updates
from series cast members and welcome celebrities as drop by the studio." “I grew up tuned in to MTV and am excited to become a part of the MTV
family. I’m looking forward to all the fun we’re going to have” said
Andrienne Bailon. In addition to the regular programming, viewers will get a daily dose of
the MTV wrap up show “MTV Detox,” hosted by MTV’s resident pop-culture
expert Jim Cantiello, which until now has only been available on MTV
Mobile and MTV.com. Also included in the “New Afternoons on MTV" is “DISSED,”
is a new short form docu-series for MTV Mobile. In each spot a set of
close friends (turned frenemies) rant and rave to viewers about the DISS
that messed up their friendship. Viewers are then presented with a
simple moral question based on the issue at hand (i.e. Is it a DISS to
flirt with your best friend’s ex?) and instructed to vote on whether or
not they feel the frenemy was DISSED. Results are revealed at the end of
the show, online and via mobile messaging.
There is an all new episode of "Important Things with
Demetri Martin" tomorrow night. In this episode, Demetri will be
discussing the importance of power. Below are two preview clips - a
parking spot power brawl and an interesting way to get rid of rats. Explore the Very Important Subject of Power on this Week's "Important
Things with Demetri Martin" Demetri Martin is going to teach you all about Power! Make sure to
tune-in Wednesday night at 10:30pm on Comedy Central for the latest
episode of "Important Things with Demetri Martin." For more information please visit:
http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/important_things/index.jhtml Parking Fight: A battle over a parking spot illustrates the extreme
posturing between two New York guys. http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=218957&title=power-preview-parking-fight Creedocide: A new pest control promises to get rid of rats the spiritual
way. http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=218947&title=power-preview-creedocide
The first 12 contestants from the Top 36 will hit the
stage on Tuesday as AMERICAN IDOL begins the performance
round. Who will belt it out of the park and win YOUR
vote? Find out who advances to the next round on
Wednesday as the votes are revealed LIVE on the AMERICAN
IDOL results show! Head over to www.americanidol.com/
to learn more about your favorite contestants. Mark Your Calendar! * Voting Begins Tuesday, Feb. 17 * First LIVE Results Show Wednesday, Feb. 18
If you're looking for the truth,
tune in to LIE TO ME on Jan 21
LIE TO ME, the compelling new drama from the producers of 24, debuts
Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 9/8c after AMERICAN IDOL. The series stars Tim Roth
as Dr. Cal Lightman, the world's leading deception expert who is brought
in to discover not only if someone is lying, but why. Based on the
real-life scientific discoveries of Dr. Paul Ekman, the series follows
Lightman and his team of deception experts as they assist law enforcement
and government agencies to expose the truth behind the lies.
Visit the Lie To Me site
http://www.fox.com/lietome You too can learn more about the science of reading
emotions and take the LIE TO ME challenge at
http://www.fox.com/lietome
**TUNE-IN ALERT** JEFF CORWIN DEVOURS 'EXTREME CUISINE' ON FOOD NETWORK New Primetime Special Premieres February 21st at 9pm ET/PT Corwin Journeys through Thailand on a Fun-Filled Culinary Quest NEW YORK - February 10, 2009 - Renowned for his expertise in wildlife and
conservation, Jeff Corwin now sets his sights on exploring human culture
through regional cuisine in his first Food Network endeavor: Extreme
Cuisine with Jeff Corwin. With an open mind (and mouth), this thrilling
primetime special follows the passionate foodie and anthropologist as he
tears through Thailand on a radical culinary adventure. Premiering
Saturday, February 21st at 9pm ET/PT, Jeff enjoys countless surprises and
unforgettable flavors as he interacts with natives and showcases how
exotic foods and customs uniquely shape each community - all in a day's
work! The adventures begin as Jeff hikes northwest to the remote mountain
region of Mae Hong Son to sample local delicacies like deadly wasp and
bamboo larvae straight from the groves. In the nearby Pai River, Jeff and
his guide use traditional bamboo materials to catch and cook catfish mixed
with forest-grown greens and spices. Next, Jeff veers off the beaten path
in Bangkok for an extraordinary feast including silk worms, grasshoppers,
and live shrimp that literally "dance" into his mouth. In the southern
Trang Province, Jeff helps prepare Moo Yaang Trang, the region's famous
roasted pig cooked in underground ovens. Then, in the Muslim fishing
village of Palian, Jeff learns the extensive production process of fish
sauce and trudges through coastline mud to harvest and eat the area's
surprising treat: fresh blood cockles. Loy Krathong (The Festival of
Lights) and delicious street food wrap up Jeff's entertaining culinary
quest through Thailand. For more information and photos from Jeff's trip, visit:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/extreme-cuisine-with-jeff-corwin
SPIKE TV AND PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT HIT THE
STREETS WITH “DEA: DETROIT” ARRIVING IN STORES ON FEBRUARY 10. Bonus
Features Includes A Full Length Episode of “Real Vice Cops: Uncut” ------- Get an uncompromising look into the gritty Detroit underworld and the
inner-workings of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) with the
Spike TV and Paramount Home Entertainment release of “DEA: Detroit”
which arrives in stores nationwide on Tuesday, February 10. "DEA:
Detroit" DVD is a two-disc set featuring all six uncensored episodes and
276 minutes of crime-fighting action and includes the bonus material of
a full-length episode of Spike TV’s “Real Vice Cops: Uncut.” Spike TV
was given exclusive access to follow a group of Special Agents and Task
Force Officers in the DEA Detroit division as they risked their lives
daily in the ongoing battle against illegal drugs. The series follows
DEA Special Agents as they work cases ranging from street level dealers
all the way up to international drug traffickers. “DEA: Detroit”
underscores the danger Special Agents experience on a daily basis in
order to do their jobs. Witness first-hand what it is like for DEA
Special Agents to go out on undercover missions and pose as drug
dealers. Viewers are there when the DEA breaks down doors as Special
Agents conduct drug raids on stash houses that put their lives directly
in the line of fire. “DEA: Detroit” takes a look at the complex
relationship that DEA Special Agents have with informants, revealing the
strange kinship they share with these criminals who see themselves not
as arch enemies, but rather as opponents in “the game” of the illegal
drug trade.
The second season of the highly successful TV Land
original series “High School Reunion” is set to premiere in TV Land
PRIME on Wednesday, February 18th, 2009, at 10:00pm ET/PT. Nineteen
classmates from the 1988 graduating class of Arizona’s Chandler High
School have been brought together for their own special reunion set on
an exotic and romantic Kauai estate to rekindle old relationships,
reveal long-held secrets and resolve deep-seated issues from 20 years
ago in this eight-part reality series. Click
here for more
info, pictures and more.
On Thursday, February 5th at 9pm ET/PT, “Damaged: A
Making the Band Special” recaped the last season with commentary from
the people who lived through the turbulent third season. The special
took a look at all of the drama that took place during the previous
season. Fans of the show, media experts and members of the cast dished
about the events that led up to the explosive season ender and what we
can look forward to in the new season. Viewers were also treated to a
special look at the upcoming season. This new season will premiere next
Thursday, February 12th at 9pm ET/PT. Click
here for a clip.
VIVICA A. FOX SIGNED TO HOST TV LAND’S “THE COUGAR”
---------- Los
Angeles, CA – February 4, 2009 – TV Land announced today that film and
television actress Vivica A. Fox will host the upcoming TV Land original
series “The Cougar,” a one-hour elimination dating series set to
premiere in April on TV Land PRIME. Executive produced by Mike Fleiss
(“The Bachelor”) and Warner Horizon Television, “The Cougar” is an
eight-episode series in which an accomplished, beautiful and sexy woman
hunts for love from a pool of eligible younger men. “I’m so excited to
be the guide for 'The Cougar’s' quest for love,” says Vivica A. Fox.
“This show will prove to be empowering and enlightening for women
everywhere. Plus, 20 hot guys gathered under one roof doesn’t hurt!”
“Vivica is a pop culture celebrity who uniquely connects with our
audience and whose distinctive style and sense of humor will help TV
Land deliver on our promise to create entertaining programs that reflect
the lifestyles and tastes of our viewers,” stated Larry W. Jones,
president of TV Land. “I’m thrilled that she will take viewers on our
Cougar’s romantic journey.” In 2009, Fox returns as Larry David’s new
houseguest in HBO’s hit comedy, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and also co-stars
with Jessica Simpson, Cheri Oteri and Steve Guttenberg in the upcoming
feature comedy “Major Movie Star.” In 2008, Fox returned to her
crime-solving roots as an FBI agent in pursuit of a serial killer in the
suspense thriller “Junkyard Dog.” Switching to a dramatic role, Fox
co-starred in “Cover,” a film directed by Bill Duke and based on a true
story about the effects of HIV and AIDS in the African American
community. continuing her producing efforts, Fox starred in and
co-produced “Three Can Play That Game” (Sony/Screen Gems), co-starring
Tony Rock. This romantic comedy is the sequel to the hit feature film
“Two Can Play That Game.” Fox also starred in and co-produced the
suspense thriller “Motives 2.” Vivica then lent her voice to the
animated feature “Unstable Fables,” as well as starring as the animated
character Black Velvet in the WB’s “New Loony Tunes.” Fox is also
well-known for her role as Vernita Green in the 2003 Quentin Tarantino
smash, “Kill Bill: Vol 1.” Fox was also voted one of People magazine’s
50 most beautiful people.
IMPORTANT NEWS. COMEDY CENTRAL'S® "IMPORTANT THINGS WITH
DEMETRI MARTIN" PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 AT 10:30 P.M. --------- Demetri Martin launches potentially the most important TV show of all
time ever, "Important Things with Demetri Martin," a sketch comedy
series premiering on Wednesday, February 11 at 10:30 p.m. Stand-up
comedian, Emmy®-losing writer and all-around person, Demetri Martin is
the creator, executive producer and star of "Important Things with
Demetri Martin." In this sketch comedy series, Martin mixes stand-up
comedy, sketches, animation, studio bits and music to explore one
"important thing" per episode - like Power, Safety or Chairs. Martin's
jokes, drawings and hair will play major roles in the series. There are
also some celebrity cameos by David Cross, Amanda Peet and Martin's
"Daily Show" colleague John Oliver. In the premiere episode, Martin will
explore the subject of "Timing." The episode includes a sketch about a
man who uses time travel to meet women, a sketch about an actor with
terrible timing, plus cartoons, jokes and a performance piece that all
relate to "Timing." "Important Things with Demetri Martin" is the second
series pick-up under COMEDY CENTRAL's first-look agreement with Jon
Stewart's Busboy Productions, Inc. The show is produced by Busboy in
association with One Verse, Inc. and is executive produced by Stewart
and Martin. Rich Korson and Chris McShane are the executives in charge
of production for Busboy. Dan Powell is the executive in charge of
production for COMEDY CENTRAL. For the premiere season of "Important
Things with Demetri Martin," comedycentral.com will feature weekly
exclusive video content to give fans a look into some of the "Important
Things" Martin has chosen to explore. The site will be an extension of
the show experience and will feature show preview and highlight clips, a
blog, behind-the-scenes originals, an original word game and a widget.
Fans will have the chance to show their interpretation of each week's
"Important Thing" with a fan "'Important Things” Picture Contest." And
finally, get Martin on-the-go, with preview and highlight clips on the
WAP site, straight out to fans' mobile phones. Time Gigolo A time machine gives a janitor the vehicle to score with ladies
throughout history. Anger Management (with Amanda Peet) An actor threatens to ruin a film shoot until his costar and director
resort to some creative coaching. Some Data: Timing Demetri Martin charts peeing patterns as we age and shows the latest
time increments.
JENNIFER HUDSON AND SEAL TO PERFORM AT "40TH NAACP IMAGE
AWARDS" THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, LIVE ON FOX ------ Sean "Diddy" Combs, Taraji P. Henson, Keke Palmer, Regina Taylor and
Kerry Washington to Appear on Star-Studded Special Coinciding with
Organization's Centennial ------ Academy Award-winning actress and Grammy Award nominee Jennifer Hudson
and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Seal are set to perform at the 40TH
NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, which will broadcast live from Los Angeles' historic
Shrine Auditorium Thursday, Feb. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT
tape-delayed) on FOX. Additionally, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Taraji P.
Henson, Keke Palmer, Regina Taylor and Kerry Washington will present
during the special joining previously announced hosts Halle Berry and Tyler Perry. ------
Executive-produced by Vicangelo Bulluck, the special coincides with the
NAACP's 100th anniversary and will kick off the organization's year-long
centennial celebration. Previously announced honorees include Former
Vice President Al Gore and Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai, who will both
receive the Chairman's Award, as well as Russell Simmons, who will
receive the Vanguard Award. Additional performers and presenters to be
announced. Chicago native Jennifer Hudson and her RIAA-certified Gold
self-titled debut album recently received four Grammy Award nominations.
Hudson's eponymous debut entered Billboard's Top 200 at No. 2 and marked
the biggest first week sales for an R&B female entry since 2004. The
follow-up to her smash hit single "Spotlight" is the beautiful mid-tempo
"If This Isn't Love." Hudson received two NAACP Image Award nominations
this year for her role in "The Secret Life of Bees" and six nods for her
album "Jennifer Hudson." London-born singer Seal first emerged from
Britain's house music scene in the early 1990s. After his single "Crazy"
debuted in the Top Ten, Seal went on to earn critical acclaim and
worldwide commercial success with his next four albums. His soaring
baritone has become a signature with such hits as "Prayer for the Dying," "Kiss from a Rose"
and "Don't Cry." Seal recently released his sixth album, "Soul," a collection of
the all-time greatest soul classics produced by music legend David
Foster. ------ Founded on February 12, 1909, the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation's oldest and largest
civil rights organization. Its half-million adult and youth members
throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for
civil rights in their communities, and monitor equal opportunity in the
public and private sectors. For more information on the NAACP IMAGE
AWARDS, please visit naacpimageawards.net.
DREAMS ARE IN JEOPARDY AS “MAKING THE BAND 4” RETURNS
WITH A NEW EPISODES AND NEW STRUGGLES PREMIERING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY
12TH, AT 9:00PM ET/PT --------- Fans Can Catch Up on the Drama from Last Season with the “Making the
Band Launch Special” on Thursday, February 5th at 9:00PM (ET/PT) --------- New York, NY, January 29, 2009 – “Making The Band 4” picks right back up
where it ended, with Danity Kane shattered and Day 26 determined to not
suffer the same fate. The extended season premieres on February 12th, at
9:00PM (ET/PT) and the new episodes will kick off with the viewers
getting a look at what’s in store for the future of Danity Kane, Day26
and Donnie Klang. On Thursday, February 5th at 9:00PM (ET/PT) “Damaged:
A Making The Band Special” recaps the last season with commentary from
the people who lived through the turbulent third season. In season 3 of
“Making the Band 4” Diddy’s heated relationship with Aubrey was brought
to a head, ultimately leading to the decision that Danity Kane needed to
move on without Aubrey. The stormy season finale also featured the
emotional exit of D. Woods. Now that the destiny of Danity Kane is
uncertain, Diddy will have to work his magic once again to put the
pieces back together. With the fate of Danity Kane up in the air, the
new installments will focus on the guys of Bad Boy Entertainment –
Day26. The guys are determined to not follow in the tainted footsteps of
their label mates and will work tirelessly to ensure a successful future
for the group as they work on their sophomore album. But will the
explosive personalities of certain group members make taking their
careers to the next level difficult? Fans will also follow the long road
to success that Donnie Klang has traveled. Though his album release was
met with poor sales, Donnie is determined to do whatever it takes to
achieve his dream. “Damaged: A Making the Band Special” will take a look
at all of the drama that took place during the previous season. Fans of
the show, media experts and members of the cast will dish about the
events that led up to the explosive season ender and what we can look
forward to in the new season. Viewers will also be treated to a special
look at the upcoming season. The full season of MTV’s “Making The Band
4, Season 3” ranked #1 in its time period (Tue/9-10pm) among F12-34
across all cable and reached over 49 million total viewers (P2+) with
over 25 million viewers from our P12-34 core demographic. The “Making
The Band 4, Season 3” finale on October 7th posted a 2.1 rating and
ranked #1 in its time period among F12-34 across all cable competition.
Monty Python fans rejoice! After years of protracted
hand-wringing and much deliberation, iTunes has launched the Monty
Python iTunes Store including five of the comedy troupe’s films
(including Monty Python and the Holy Grail ) as well as all 45 episodes
of their comedy sketch show Monty Python’s Flying Circus, available for
purchase.Direct Link: [link launches iTunes application]
http://itunes.com/movies/montypython. Along with Holy Grail
are other Python classics, Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life and Monty
Python’s Life of Brian, plus their 1982 live performance Monty Python:
Live At The Hollywood Bowl and Terry Gilliam’s Jabberwocky, the medieval
comedy. The Flying Circus television series is available in several
variations. Check out this nifty trailer to fill in any blanks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCthGB_09m4
“What happens in Vegas…Airs on TV” -
The Bad Girls Club,
Tuesdays at 10/9C, only on Oxygen. What: The Bad Girls hit the road to Sin City where unexpected wedding bells
lead to more tension between the Fab 4 and the Ambers, but they band
together to put on a sexy live stage show, living out the ultimate
fantasy in Las Vegas. Clip
here
If you missed Brittany Spears on "America's Best Dance
Crew" last night, here is a
clip from the
show, and a
list
of when the show will be re-run for another chance for you to catch it..
USA NETWORK SPIES ONLINE SUCCESS - LAUNCHES COVERT OPS
2.0 WITH SECOND SEASON OF BURN NOTICE --------- Interactive Game Turns BURN NOTICE Fans into Spies with Seven New
Action-Packed Video-Based Missions --------- NEW YORK, NEW YORK – January 28, 2009 – USA Network announced today that
its digital team will continue its aggressive push into the online
gaming world with the launch of COVERT OPS 2.0, an alternate reality
game (www.burnnoticeops.com)
themed to the #1 scripted series on cable, BURN NOTICE. Developed in
conjunction with the show’s creator Matt Nix, USA Network is once again
partnering with GM’s Saab USA around the second installment of the most
successful online game in the channel’s history. The game enables the
show’s fans to get more involved with the franchise by turning users
into spies and challenging them to conduct surveillance, clone a phone
and plant evidence, all while behind the wheel of a Saab 9-3
Convertible. “COVERT OPS 1.0 surpassed our expectations in creating an
engaging new experience for our fans as well as extending the reach of
our sponsor,” said Jesse Redniss, vice president, USA Network Digital.
“In response to demand, we wanted to provide our fans with more of what
they enjoy – challenging game play, character interactivity and great
prizes. GM was a seamless fit for the brand, the game and its new
missions in 2.0.” Last season, the USA Network team shook up the
industry with the launch of BURN NOTICE COVERT OPS 1.0, which immersed
fans of the show into the action-packed life of a spy who has been
‘burned’. The game garnered more than 7.6 million page views from over
300,000 users during the course of the campaign. For the length of the
summer run (nine weeks), COVERT OPS 1.0 accounted for 26 percent of
total BURN NOTICE site traffic and engagement time, which was an
astounding 12 minutes per entry (does not include pages per visit and
uniques). “We got involved because GM is always looking for innovative
ways to engage current customers and attracting new ones. COVERT OPS
provided a non-intrusive approach that allowed us multiple touch points
with these customers and our product,” said Dino Bernacchi, branded
entertainment director, GM. “While we knew the show was a big success,
the online activation component was still unknown. The great story
telling, engaging activities and the in-depth involvement with our
product ensured success for GM in almost every category measured. USA
knows what its fans want and provides partners like GM the opportunity
to interact with them on multiple levels.” COVERT OPS 2.0 not only
builds on the adrenaline-fueled adventures the fans loved from the
original game, but also includes seven new video-based missions
featuring the recurring BURN NOTICE character Seymour (Silas Weir
Mitchell). Each week, following an all-new episode, users will be able
to go online to take part in a new daring mission and help Seymour
retrieve a valuable microchip. The players who complete all seven
missions are eligible to win a deluxe home entertainment system. --------- BURN NOTICE COVERT OPS 2.0 was developed in conjunction with Omelet (www.omeletla.com),
a Los Angeles based full service advertising and entertainment company.
The game will be the digital centerpiece of a robust online microsite
for the series. Additional elements include video spy tips, full
episodes, behind the scenes and more. BURN NOTICE is a sly take on the
spy genre starring Jeffrey Donovan (“Changeling”) as Michael Westen, a
burned operative who finds himself stuck in the tropical paradise of
Miami. Also starring Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell and Sharon Gless.
Tricia Helfer (“Battlestar Galactica”) guest-stars. BURN NOTICE was the
#1 new show on cable of 2007 and the #1 scripted show on cable in 2008
in the coveted P18-49 demo.
New Episode: “Who is this Bitch?”
The Bad Girls Club,
Tuesdays at 10/9C, only on Oxygen. What: Sadly, Tanisha isn’t their new roommate. When their real roommate
finally does show up, the girls give her a taste of what it means to be
in the Bad Girls Club. Click
here for a clip.
AMERICA’S ROWDIEST GIRLS WILL BE SENT TO PRIM-AND-PROPER
ENGLAND FOR A COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION IN MTV’S “THE GIRLS OF HEDSOR
HALL” PREMIERING ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH AT 9PM ET/PT. Click
here to see the trailer or visit our
Prime-Time
forum on Delphi to read the full release under reality shows.
Go Guac on FoodNetwork.com for Super Sunday. Find the
Best Guacamole Recipes, How-To and More at Guacamole Central. Click
here to
see the press release and a video.
“Katt Williams: It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’” Sunday on Comedy
Central! Comedy superstar Katt Williams is pimpin’ out all-new material
in a big way in the network television premiere of "Katt Williams: It’s
Pimpin’ Pimpin’" premiering Sunday, January 25 at 10pm on Comedy
Central. In his all-new stand-up special, Katt Williams skewers
America’s biggest politicians and issues from the nation’s capital.
Nothing is sacred in this performance, as Williams takes on prescription
drugs, terrorism, elections and even some of our past, present and
future presidents. Delivering his gospel with an aggressively physical
style and that signature swagger, viewers will discover why political
ads sound so good at 2:00 a.m. and how Barack Obama may have potentially
lived in a cave at some point in his life. This special will leave
comedy fans wondering how so much funny can come from such a lil’ pimp! -------- Be Selfish Katt thinks we’re not selfish enough. Terrorism (Uncensored) Terror can’t keep a home address.
Joost announces all new shows added to their line-up.
More info here.
2009 MISS AMERICA PAGEANT - Live From Las Vegas
Saturday, January 24 at 8/7c on TLC Find out who goes down and who gets the crown when TLC presents the 2009
MISS AMERICA PAGEANT, live from Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas on January
24 at 8 PM ET. Hosted by Mario Lopez, and with special correspondent
Clinton Kelly, this year promises to discover who has the perfect mix of
poise, style, talent, and beauty to be a modern-day icon. Don't miss the
four-part reality series COUNTDOWN TO THE CROWN for your chance to vote
four of the contestants into the finales. Visit
www.tlc.com for your scorecard, games,
and more information. Click
here for
pictures and videos.
Discovery Channel announces an all new series, TREASURE
QUEST. The series premiere was last Thursday, and the show airs every
Thursday (tomorrow night!) at 10PM for the next 10 weeks. In the series,
viewers are transported to secret marine locations as the Odyssey Marine
Exploration team hunts for the ocean floor's lost treasures and attempts
to uncover the mysteries behind how they ended up there. As the only
publicly-traded company whose business is finding sunken treasure,
Odyssey's team has one goal in mind: to find and recover lost artifacts
scattered among thousands of centuries-old shipwrecks - and become rich
in the process. Further information about the show can be found
here.
MTV BRINGS THE COMEDY BACK TO SUNDAY NIGHTS BEGINNING
FEBRUARY 8TH AT 9PM ET/PT --------- Brand New Line-Up Includes “Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory,” “The
CollegeHumor Show,” “Nitro Circus” and “How's Your News?” --------- For sneak peek, click
here. --------- Santa Monica, CA (January 22, 2009) – MTV premieres a new ambitious and
twisted line-up on Sunday nights beginning February 8th at 9pm ET/PT.
Mixing action sports with “LOL” comedy, these adrenaline packed series
confirm that with the right attitude and spirit, any venture including
fame and fortune is possible. The new block of programming includes:
“Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory” at 9:00pm ET/PT, “The CollegeHumor Show”
at 9:30pm ET/PT, “Nitro Circus” at 10:00pm ET/PT and “How’s Your News”
at 10:30pm ET/PT. The Sunday night line-up includes:
ROB DYRDEK’S FANTASY FACTORY- 9:00PM ET/PT After the success of “Rob & Big,” ingenious skateboarder Rob Dyrdek is
ready to become the Willy Wonka of Skateboarding in, “Rob Dyrdek's
Fantasy Factory.” The Fantasy Factory is a 25,000 square foot
industrial-complex-turned-funhouse designed to expand the reaches of
Rob's skateboard empire, known as Dyrdek Enterprises. The heart of the
Fantasy Factory is Rob’s office that sits atop the world’s first indoor
concrete skate plaza -- a place where anything Rob imagines can become
reality. Rob continues to chase down his dreams in his own outlandish
way, whether strapping on bouncy stilts to take on Lakers’ Lamar Odom in
a game of one-on-one basketball (a potential investor for Rob's co-owned
restaurant), or enlisting longtime friend and skateboarding superstar
Danny Way to help break the world's land-speed record on a skateboard.
Rob's cousin Drama returns as Rob's naïve, beat-upon whipping boy and
personal assistant. As Rob fills his new digs with zip-lines, foam pits,
skate ramps, and a “T Rex” (a cross between the Batmobile and a
Stormtrooper), Rob will also look to fellow action sports friends,
including Travis Pastrana, Paul Rodriguez, Steve Berra, Ken Block and
Danny Way, to help him on his journey to make as many fantasies as he
can come true. Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory is executive produced by
Jeff Tremaine, Rob Dyrdek, Ruben Fleisher, and Shane Nickerson. Tony
DiSanto, Liz Gateley and Lauren Dolgen are the MTV executives in charge
of production.
THE COLLEGEHUMOR SHOW- 9:30PM ET/PT Created by two high school friends to share their crazy photos and
stories while in college, www.CollegeHumor.com has grown into a pop culture phenomenon with
six million loyal monthly readers. Shot in the actual site offices and
featuring the actual site employees (who play themselves), “The
CollegeHumor Show” is a scripted offbeat look into the company that
creates some of today's most popular Internet comedy. The
twenty-something characters infuse their workplace with a chaotic
frat-house attitude, making it feel more like a summer camp without
counselors than an actual functioning business (turn the boss's office
into a ball pit? Why not?). The strength of the show lies in its ability
to capture the energy and randomness of Internet comedy while grounding
the fast-paced scenes in a relatable, character-driven story. The
joke-crammed storylines veer off towards absurdity, and you never know
when a sketch might break out. This is the office where daylong water
cooler antics are occasionally interrupted by a five minute work break
and the only office politics are total anarchy. The CollegeHumor Show is
executive produced by Ricky Van Veen, Josh Abramson, Sam Reich and Scott
Tomlinson. Tony DiSanto, Liz Gateley, Brent Haynes and Sam Grossman are
the MTV executives in charge of production.
NITRO CIRCUS- 10:00PM ET/PT Jackass producers, Jeff Tremaine and Johnny Knoxville have teamed up
with the creators of the Nitro Circus DVD series, Travis Pastrana, Gregg
Godfrey and Jeremy Rawle, to deliver MTV's next smash hit series "Nitro
Circus." Travis Pastrana, nine-time X Games Gold Medalist, has built an
empire doing things previously thought impossible and always
unadvisable. The Nitro Circus franchise includes DVD's, licensed
merchandise, and now a MTV series. Whether it's jumping out of an
airplane without a parachute or being the first person ever to double
black flip a motorcycle, Pastrana does not stop. Joining him in the cast
are his equally insane and entertaining buddies: childhood friend and
professional mountain biker Jim DeChamp, charismatic loud-mouth nemesis
Andy Bell, skier/base jumper Erik Roner, professional female motocross
racer Jolene Van Vugt, and husky and hysterical formersheet-rocker
Streetbike Tommy. Their hilariously intense and irrational game of one-upsmanship
coupled with their strong friendship makes this trainwreck the most
watchable show in years. "Unlike Jackass, the Nitro Circus guys actually
are professionals, but that doesn't mean they got all their marbles,
because they don't. I am wondering if these yahoos got any." -Johnny
Knoxville. Jeff Tremaine and Johnny Knoxville of Dickhouse Productions
are executive producers. Jeremy Rawle and Gregg Godfrey of Godfrey
Entertainment are executive producers. Travis Pastrana and Trip Taylor
are executive producers. Tony DiSanto, Liz Gateley and Lauren Dolgen are
the MTV executives in charge of production. Trailer
here.
HOW’S YOUR NEWS- 10:30PM ET/PT Don’t call them “mainstream media.” MTV hands the mic over to the most
outrageous and inspiring reporters ever. No filters. No Boundaries.
“How’s Your News?” began as a series of short films directed by Arthur
Bradford featuring cast members with disabilities serving as news
reporters who interview people on the street. The shorts, with their
unexpected blend of raw humor and sincerity caught the eye of Matt Stone
and Trey Parker of South Park fame, who Executive Produced a feature
film that followed the reporters on a road trip across America. The film
was widely embraced and won several film festival awards, demonstrating
that these young peoples’ disabilities can also become their greatest
ability in helping them to pose honest questions that get honest
answers. Since its inception in 1998, “How’s Your News?” has built an
enthusiastic cult following with the release of three previous
documentaries and a CD of soundtrack music performed by the cast. The
MTV series will feature a team of reporters, who drive across America in
a customized tour bus documenting their experiences, which includes
everything from covering the Grammy’s red carpet, to performing at the
SXSW music festival, to learning to make cheese balls with Amy Sedaris.
During the course of the show, viewers will learn more about this unique
cast and their infectious sense of humor through man-on-the-street
segments, musical performances, behind-the-scene adventures and
celebrity interviews. How’s Your News? is executive produced by Arthur
Bradford, Matt Stone and Trey Parker. The concept is by Arthur Bradford
and Chad Urmston. Jen Ollman will serve as Supervising Producer. Chris
Linn is executive producer and MTV executive in charge of production.
Fans wanting more can visit
http://www.mtv.com for full episodes, exclusive behind-the-scenes
photos, bios and video. Additionally, full episodes will be available on
MTV On Demand, online through MTV's broadband syndication partners and
MTV Mobile. Video blogs, cast bios, episode guides, photos and weekly
polls will also be available on the MTV Mobile Internet site by visiting
http://m.mtv.com. Fans can "fan" Rob, Travis and other Sunday night block cast members by
going to IAmOnMTV.com (www.IAmOnMTV.com), a recently re-launched social
networking community from MTV that gives audiences the chance to connect
directly and interact with the cast of many of MTV’s most popular
franchises. Fans can leave comments for the cast, who then log on and
respond to them, personally.
COMEDY CENTRAL'S® "IMPORTANT THINGS WITH DEMETRI MARTIN"
PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 AT 10:30 P.M. -------- New Sketch And Variety Series From "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart"
Contributor -------- Demetri
Martin launches potentially the most important TV show ever of all time,
"Important Things with Demetri Martin," a sketch comedy series
premiering on Wednesday, February 11 at 10:30 p.m. Stand-up comedian,
Emmy®-losing writer and all-around person, Demetri Martin is the
creator, executive producer and star of "Important Things with Demetri
Martin." In this sketch comedy series, Martin mixes stand-up comedy,
sketches, animation, studio bits, and music to explore one "important
thing" per episode - like Power, Safety or Chairs. Demetri's jokes,
drawings and hair will play major roles in the series. There are also
some celebrity cameos by David Cross, Amanda Peet, and Martin's "Daily
Show" colleague John Oliver. "Important Things with Demetri Martin" is
the second series pick-up under COMEDY CENTRAL's first-look agreement
with Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions, Inc. The show is produced by
Busboy in association with One Verse, Inc. and is executive produced by
Stewart and Martin. Rich Korson and Chris McShane are the executives in
charge of production for Busboy. Dan Powell is the executive in charge
of production for COMEDY CENTRAL. Demetri Martin (www.demetrimartin.com)
dropped out of NYU School of Law to pursue comedy. Since then, he has
performed in most of the English-speaking countries in the world (not in
South Africa or New Zealand, though) and won trophies for comedy in
America, Scotland and Australia. Martin was a staff writer for "Late
Night with Conan O'Brien" and has appeared on a lot of late-night
television shows, both onstage and in the audience. He made a stand-up
CD/DVD, "These Are Jokes," which was released via COMEDY CENTRAL
Records® in 2006 and his "Trendspotting with Demetri Martin" has been a
featured segment on the Emmy® and Peabody® Award-winning "The Daily Show
with Jon Stewart" since December 2005. Martin was featured in his own
one-hour stand-up special for COMEDY CENTRAL, "Demetri Martin. Person."
(which was also released on DVD by COMEDY CENTRAL Home Entertainment®
and Paramount Home Entertainment). Future projects for Martin include
the lead role in the upcoming Ang Lee film, "Taking Woodstock," for
Focus Features (slated for release this summer). He is writing the
feature script, "Will," for Paramount Pictures. He is also co-writing,
with James Bobin, the feature script, "The Moon People," for Sony
Pictures with Mosaic Media Producing. Martin is also planning to clean
up his apartment some time in 2009. Important Things with Demetri Martin Series Preview
MTV KICKED OFF SEASON 3 OF “RANDY JACKSON PRESENTS
AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW” WITH A ROSTER OF NEW CREWS ON THURSDAY,
JANUARY 15, 2009! ------ LOS
ANGELES, January 15, 2009 – It’s a happy new year for fans who have been
eagerly awaiting the return of "Randy Jackson Presents America's Best
Dance Crew. MTV premieres Season 3 of the hit reality dance competition
series on Thursday, January 15, 2009, at 10 p.m. ET/PT (9 p.m. C), in a
special 90-minute episode. Nine talented new crews will take to the
stage as an awaiting national audience tunes in to see which ones have
the best moves, the most heart and the swagger of champions. “America’s
Best Dance Crew” will feature brand-new challenges all designed to make
this the most physically demanding season yet. As crew choreography and
teamwork are tested like never before, Season 3 promises to deliver more
of the incredible stories and heart-stopping routines viewers have come
to love, all culminating in a live season finale showdown. Show devotees
can log onto www.DanceCrew.MTV.com to catch up on Season 2 through full episodes,
cast bios and flipbooks for Season 2 winners SuperCr3w and their fellow
competitors, the Remote Control blog for show-related info and exclusive
behind-the-scenes video interviews. Fans eager for more can head over to
www.Dance.MTV.com to watch and
vote on user-uploaded dance videos from fans across the country. The
Season 2 finale of “America’s Best Dance Crew” served the competition in
August, ranking #1 across all of cable among P12 – 34 and delivering a
1.8 rating. For the season, the competition series delivered a 1.8
rating among P12-34 and averaged 1.9 million total viewers (P2+) with an
average of 1.4 million from our P12 – 34 core. The full season of
“America’s Best Dance Crew” reached more than 76.7 million total viewers
(P2+) with 35.5 million from the core P12-34 demographic. The show’s
online area averaged nearly 470 thousand visits a week and averaged at
390 thousand weekly unique visitors a week, with weekly unique usage
that grew +63% from the second season premiere to the finale.
Additionally, nearly 23 million page views and more than 6 million
streams for content were generated for the second season to date. The
show has had 45 million streams since the Season 1 premiere to date.
“America’s Best Dance Crew” is hosted by Mario Lopez and shot on
location in Los Angeles as dance crews of five to seven members perform
their hottest moves for dance supremacy and a $100,000 cash prize. Every
performance-themed episode gives insight into the crews’ emotion, spirit
and inspiration as they step up to the challenge and showcase their
innovative choreography and skills. Viewers from around the country
choose their favorite crews via text messaging, phone and online voting
(http://dancecrew.mtv.com). The
two crews with the least number of votes will be up for elimination with
judges – JC Chasez, Lil Mama and Shane Sparks making the final call on
which crew will be sent home. Correspondent Layla Kayleigh covers all
the backstage reactions as one crew is eliminated each week, ultimately
revealing the nation's best dance crew. Ringmasters The Strikers Fly Khicks
Lot of info on Discovery Channel's new breakout series
of the new year,
One
Way Out, which premieres next Monday, January 26 at 9pm.
Escapologist Jonathan Goodwin does whatever it takes to try to prove
that he can get out of any crazy situation he and his friends come up
with. Science mixes with over-the-top physical feats in his search to
find that one way out.
Burn Notice premieres tonight at 10pm/9c on USA Network.
Click here for
much more info and a new transcript of a Q and A session with Bruce
Campbell.
"THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART" LIVE ON INAUGURATION
DAY WITH "CHANGEFEST ’09: REBIRTH OF A NATION. A NIGHT OF HISTORY &
BALLS" ---------- Join Jon Stewart and the Daily Show correspondents for a special LIVE
episode of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" tonight, January 20, as the
show provides in-depth team coverage of the inauguration of President
Barack Obama. Tune in tonight at 11pm EST on Comedy Central. The Bush Years: Farewell, Mr. President The Daily Show profiles the final days of George W. Bush's years in
office as Barack Obama waits in the wings. The Bush Years: The 2000 Election W. triumphs over John McCain and Al Gore in this flashback to the
beginning of the George W. Bush era. The Bush Years: The 2004 Election Relive the highs and lows of democracy as George Bush and John Kerry
square off in one of history's biggest elections.
HISTORY ™ Explores the Astonishing Final Chapter of
America’s Most Revered President In the two-hour premiere special STEALING LINCOLN’S BODY On HISTORY™ on
Monday, February 16, at 9-11 pm ET ---------- Featured in special are new digital visualizations of Lincoln that show
him moving and walking for the first time. ---------- NEW YORK, JAN. 21, 2009 – As millions celebrate the 200th birthday of
Abraham Lincoln this year, HISTORY™ presents perhaps the last unknown
story of our 16th president – the shocking plot to steal his body.
Lincoln’s assassination in April 1865 plunged the nation into mourning.
After lying in state at the White House and at the Capitol (the nation’s
first presidential state funeral), Lincoln’s body was carried by train
in a grand funeral procession through several states and nearly two
thousand miles, arriving in his hometown of Springfield, Illinois on May
4. However, his final burial would not take place until 1901, thirty six
years later. Before Lincoln finally came to rest in a
steel-and-concrete-reinforced underground vault in Springfield, the
President’s body was repeatedly exhumed and moved, his coffin frequently
opened. An astonishing and macabre series of events also included a
diabolical bodysnatching-for-ransom scheme. This remarkable final
chapter is the subject of the gripping two-hour special STEALING
LINCOLN’S BODY on HISTORY™ on Monday, February 16 at 9pm ET. STEALING
LINCOLN’S BODY examines the extraordinary confluence of historical
trends and cultural movements that prompted this forgotten moment in
American history—the age of counterfeiting, the birth of the Secret
Service, the popularizing of the science of embalming (from the Civil
War), the importance of secret societies in American life (including the
one that was formed to safeguard Lincoln's body through the ages), and
the advent of the rural cemetery movement. Bringing this astounding
story to life like no other before it, the program features moving
images of Abraham Lincoln, digitally created from actual historical
photographs. For the first time, Lincoln walks and moves according to
the historical record. The moving images and some of the stills showcase
the first “virtual photography” of Lincoln and the only “virtual motion”
pictures of him ever created. Using computer-generated imagery, it
illustrates key sections of the story and brings them to life, often
with startling effect. These new photographs and moving images of
Lincoln highlight a level of historical detail and information never
seen before. Ray Downing of Studio Macbeth, who created these digital
effects for STEALING LINCOLN’S BODY, explains the technique began as a
kind of experiment using contemporary film technology. It gives the
modern audience an opportunity to “gaze upon the noble face of our most
beloved president, to see him walk down the street, to see him alive
again…. Today’s technology allows us to achieve a level of photographic
realism previously unattainable, with the added bonus of motion
graphics." Author and Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer, who is interviewed
in STEALING LINCOLN’S BODY, says: “The result—an uncanny, believable,
realistic, living Lincoln—moving before our eyes as he must have in
life, wholly imagined yet based on actual photos—took my breath away.
Here is the man who lived, laughed, spoke, walked, for precious seconds
practically born again.” In 1876, 11 years after Lincoln's
assassination, a band of Chicago counterfeiters devised a fantastic plot
to steal Lincoln’s body and hold it for ransom. They wanted $200,000 and
the release of the gang's master engraver who was in prison in Illinois.
The Secret Service – recently formed to deal with the country's
ballooning counterfeiting problem – infiltrated the gang with an
informer. Yet it also set in motion a cringe-inducing chain of events in
which a group of well-intentioned, self-appointed guardians took it upon
themselves to protect Lincoln’s remains by any means necessary. Some
efforts to protect the remains of the 16th President of the United
States would prove to be equally misguided and macabre. Finally, in
1901, thirty six years after Lincoln’s assassination, Robert Todd
Lincoln had the body of his father interred in a massive concrete vault.
The contrast between the nation’s reverence for Abraham Lincoln and the
shocking manner in which his body had been treated is striking. This
strange story of Lincoln at un-rest reveals how important this man was
to so many, and perhaps our reluctance to let such a beloved and
visionary leader go. This may indeed be the last, unknown chapter in the
story of Abraham Lincoln. Click
here for a
video preview. ----------- Throughout 2009, History™ will proudly commemorate the bicentennial of
Abraham Lincoln’s birth with a new initiative entitled GIVE A LINCOLN
FOR LINCOLN. In association with the National Park Foundation and the
National Trust for Historic Preservation, this program encourages
Americans to donate Lincoln-head pennies, five dollar bills, or make
larger donations online to help preserve six key sites associated with
Lincoln’s life and legacy. The six sites are:
Lincoln’s birthplace in Kentucky
His boyhood home in Indiana
The Lincoln Home in Springfield, Illinois
Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington DC
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC
Fords Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Teacher and student contests, original short form video
about Lincoln’s life and Presidency, related lesson plans, as well as
instructions for how to donate to this campaign will be available online
at www.history.com/lincoln.
Log on today to learn how you can help save Lincoln’s legacy!
Just a reminder, Joost is broadcasting the Inauguration
live RIGHT NOW! Watch history as it unfolds:
http://www.joost.com/Obama_Inauguration_Live. Also, during the
inauguration Joost will have live chat powered by Meebo!
A new season
preview of MTV’s “The City” airing Mondays at 10pm/ 9c
A new episode of "Man vs. Wild" this Monday on
Discovery. Click
here
to see previews, pictures, and much more.
“Popping In” The Bad Girls Club,
Tuesdays at 10/9C, only on Oxygen What: Kayla’s gone and the girls get an unexpected visit from Bad Girls
veteran, TANISHA! Keep your pots and pans hidden, ladies, it’s gonna get
loud. Link: http://o2.oxygen.com/player/?id=931781
Untamed and Uncut, is a thrilling 13-part series that
brings you the most incredible animal encounters ever caught on tape
from heart-stopping attacks to heartwarming real stories about the
world’s most amazing creatures. Gritty, shocking, compelling, and always
raw, each half-hour episode takes viewers on a journey around the world
to meet the people who's lives are forever changed by a moment in time
with an animal. Ground-breaking computer graphic imaging breaks down
these untamed flashpoints from the wild. Untamed and Uncut airs Sundays
at 9pm E/P on Animal Planet. See these clips:
Draged By Bronco -
the new promo -
or visit the official site.
Next Tuesday, January 20, Joost will broadcast the Obama
Inauguration live at 9:30 EST. Watch history happen:
http://www.joost.com/Obama_Inauguration_Live ------- To prepare for the historic event, Joost is offering a complete
inauguration experience with: Bye-Bye Bush – a humorous look at some of W.’s most memorable
moments and painful gaffs from the past 8 years. Inauguration Pre-Party – To get in the mood for Tuesday’s
transition, rock to the tunes of the inaugural entertainment lineup with
videos from Leona Lewis, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Sheryl Crow,
Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, John Legend, John
Mellencamp, Shakira and Bruce Springsteen, among others.
Joost Presents: Everything Obama. Joost has compiled a
playlist of everything you need to get ready for Barack Obama's
Inauguration Day on January 20, 2009. Revealing interviews, memorable
moments from the campaign trail, light-hearted satire, music and much
more. Link to Obama Channel:
http://www.joost.com/024o8pj/t/Joost-Presents-Everything-Obama
MEDIA ALERT: TYRA BANKS and ASHTON KUTCHER ABC new
Reality Show Event RE- SCHEDULED TO THIS SATURDAY NIGHT JANUARY 17TH DUE
TO LAST WEEKS BAD WEATHER --------- New York City, Saturday January 17th 2009 at 11pm Direct from the new
ABC reality show True Beauty produced by America's Next Top Model
producer Tyra Banks along with Ashton Kutcher, model Laura Leigh of the
cast will be making a guest appearance this Saturday night at club lord
JE Englebert's Prime nightclub in New York City to celebrate the
new hit show. True Beauty is hosted by former TRL host Vanessa Minnillo,
who also serve as a judge along with former model Cheryl Tiegs and
former Top Model judge Nole Marin. Music will be by DJ ZONE ---------
True Beauty has just premiered this past Monday January 5th and was a
smash success. The TV reality show features 6 women and 4 men living
together in a Los Angeles mansion under the impression that they are
competing in a beauty pageant like reality competition series in which
they will be judged solely on their physical beauty. However,
unbeknownst to them, the contestants will also be getting judged on
their "inner beauty" and are put through scenarios that will make them
reveal different aspects of their inner character. Each episode features
the judges monitoring the contestants, critiquing their behaviors, and
ultimately eliminating one contestant. The contestants will only be told
the truth about the competition as they watch a montage of their show
behavior after their eliminations. The contestant who shows that they
are the most beautiful contestant -- on both the inside and out -- will
be crowned the winner and receive an undisclosed cash prize as well as a
spot in People magazine's 2009 "100 Most Beautiful People" issue. To see
this weeks new animated event e-vite and previews of show go to
http://www.jenyc.com/lauraleigh
“D.L. Hughley: Unapologetic” on Comedy Central. On
Saturday, January 17 at 10/9C, catch the network television premiere of
"D.L. Hughley: Unapologetic" on Comedy Central. The always dapper
Hughley descends on D.C. to offer his take on all of your favorite hot
topics: immigration, urban living, family matters and the “N” word. He’s
outspoken and fearless – and there are no apologies necessary. Tune into
Comedy Central all month for different stand-up special from comics such
as Katt Williams, Kristen Schaal and Kevin Hart. D.L. Hughley – Cruises All Caribbean Islands look the same to D.L. Hughley. D.L Hughley – Immigration
Immigrants aren’t crossing the border – we moved it!
Comedy Central Debuts New Fantasy-Comedy, “Krod Mandoon
and the Flaming Sword of Fire,” in April ------- Krod Mandoon and The Flaming Sword of Fire is a groundbreaking
action-comedy that is equal parts workplace comedy and sword and sorcery
fun. An outrageous, live-action, character-driven show set in an ancient
fantasy realm, the series follows reluctant hero Krod Mandoon, a
thin-skinned and underconfident freedom fighter, who is the last great
hope in the struggle against the evil ruler, Chancellor Dongalor. To
help fight the great fight, Krod has assembled a band of remarkably
ineffective freedom fighters: Aneka the beautiful Pagan warrioress whose
weapon of choice is sex, Loquasto the oafish servant with bad aim,
Zezelryck the young warlock whose greatest magical gift is spinning BS,
and Bruce, who's simply fabulous. Together, they must overcome a myriad
of evil obstacles in their quest to save the world, including
name-calling, hired assassins and bad hair days. -------- Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire debuts Thursday, Aril 9th on
Comedy Central. Krod Mandoon: Series Preview
An epic tale of swords, magic, rebellion, lusty wenches and germaphobia
unfolds. Premieres Thursday, April 9th at 10pm/9c.
MTV KICK OFF SEASON 3 OF “RANDY JACKSON PRESENTS
AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW” WITH A ROSTER OF NEW CREWS ON THURSDAY,
JANUARY 15, 2009! ------ America’s Hit Reality Dance Competition Series Returns For An
Eight-Episode Season Thursday, January 15, at 10 p.m. ET/PT (9 p.m. C) ------ LOS ANGELES, January 15, 2009 – It’s a happy new year for fans who have
been eagerly awaiting the return of "Randy Jackson Presents America's
Best Dance Crew. MTV premieres Season 3 of the hit reality dance
competition series on Thursday, January 15, 2009, at 10 p.m. ET/PT (9
p.m. C), in a special 90-minute episode. Nine talented new crews will
take to the stage as an awaiting national audience tunes in to see which
ones have the best moves, the most heart and the swagger of champions.
“America’s Best Dance Crew” will feature brand-new challenges all
designed to make this the most physically demanding season yet. As crew
choreography and teamwork are tested like never before, Season 3
promises to deliver more of the incredible stories and heart-stopping
routines viewers have come to love, all culminating in a live season
finale showdown. Show devotees can log onto DanceCrew.MTV.com to catch
up on Season 2 through full episodes, cast bios and flipbooks for Season
2 winners SuperCr3w and their fellow competitors, the Remote Control
blog for show-related info and exclusive behind-the-scenes video
interviews. Fans eager for more can head over to Dance.MTV.com to watch
and vote on user-uploaded dance videos from fans across the country. The
Season 2 finale of “America’s Best Dance Crew” served the competition in
August, ranking #1 across all of cable among P12 – 34 and delivering a
1.8 rating. For the season, the competition series delivered a 1.8
rating among P12-34 and averaged 1.9 million total viewers (P2+) with an
average of 1.4 million from our P12 – 34 core. The full season of
“America’s Best Dance Crew” reached more than 76.7 million total viewers
(P2+) with 35.5 million from the core P12-34 demographic. The show’s
online area averaged nearly 470 thousand visits a week and averaged at
390 thousand weekly unique visitors a week, with weekly unique usage
that grew +63% from the second season premiere to the finale.
Additionally, nearly 23 million page views and more than 6 million
streams for content were generated for the second season to date. The
show has had 45 million streams since the Season 1 premiere to date.
“America’s Best Dance Crew” is hosted by Mario Lopez and shot on
location in Los Angeles as dance crews of five to seven members perform
their hottest moves for dance supremacy and a $100,000 cash prize. Every
performance-themed episode gives insight into the crews’ emotion, spirit
and inspiration as they step up to the challenge and showcase their
innovative choreography and skills. Viewers from around the country
choose their favorite crews via text messaging, phone and online voting
(http://dancecrew.mtv.com). The two crews with the least number of votes
will be up for elimination with judges – JC Chasez, Lil Mama and Shane
Sparks making the final call on which crew will be sent home.
Correspondent Layla Kayleigh covers all the backstage reactions as one
crew is eliminated each week, ultimately revealing the nation's best
dance crew.
“The Daily Show” is live next Tuesday, January 20th, at
11/10C for the Inauguration! Join Jon Stewart and the rest of “The Daily
Show” correspondents as they welcome our new president. Below are a few
clips from the show highlighting Bush's eight years in office. The Bush Years: Farewell, Mr. President The Daily Show profiles the final days of George W. Bush's years in
office as Barack Obama waits in the wings. The Bush Years: He's the Decider! George W. Bush makes his case for the most bumbling presidency in
history. The Bush Years: Dubya Economics Compassionate conservatism and tax cuts highlight eight years of finance
under George W. Bush.
Just a reminder that Burn Notice will be back on January
22. Click here for more info, pictures, videos and more.
Monty Python fans rejoice! After years of protracted
hand-wringing and much deliberation, iTunes has launched the Monty
Python iTunes Store including five of the comedy troupe’s films
(including Monty Python and the Holy Grail ) as well as all 45 episodes
of their comedy sketch show Monty Python’s Flying Circus, available for
purchase. Direct Link:
[link launches iTunes application] Along with Holy Grail are other
Python classics, Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life and Monty Python’s
Life of Brian, plus their 1982 live performance Monty Python: Live At
The Hollywood Bowl and Terry Gilliam’s Jabberwocky, the medieval comedy.
The Flying Circus television series is available in several variations.
Check out this nifty trailer to fill in any blanks.
MTV Announces New Reality Series “How’s Your News”
Premiering February 8 MTV UNVEILS UNIQUE DOCU-COMEDY SERIES “HOW’S YOUR NEWS?” PREMIERING
FEBRUARY 8 AT 10:30PM (ET/PT) --------- Series Features Cast with Disabilities As They Spotlight Their
Cross-Country News, Music and Celebrity Interviews. --------- Don’t call them “mainstream media.” MTV hands over the mic to the most
outrageous and inspiring reporters ever. No filters. No boundaries.
“How’s Your News?,” premiering February 8 at 10:30pm ET/PT — as part of
the Sunday night block of new series including “Nitro Circus,” “The
CollegeHumor Show” and “Rob Dydrek’s Fantasy Factory” — is a new series
featuring a team of reporters with disabilities who drive across America
in a customized tour bus documenting their experiences and laughs along
the way. “Our goal in bringing How’s Your News’ to television was to
stay true to the spirit of their feature film and shorts that have
gained a following of diehard fans through the years,” said Tony DiSanto,
Executive Vice President, Series Development and Programming, MTV. “You
will fall in love with this incredible group of characters, as they take
us on a journey through the country with a unique, comedic, and biting
perspective into our lives and pop culture. Their enthusiasm is
infectious, their honesty is refreshing and their sense of humor makes
this show a truly new voice in comedy — all while teaching us a thing or
two along the way!” “With MTV’s history of taking chances and breaking
new ground on television, the How’s Your News?’ team couldn’t have found
a better home for the show,” said Arthur Bradford, Executive Producer.
“The series is not just about reporters with disabilities; the cast
honestly wants to provide the most entertaining half hour you can find
anywhere. All of us — the cast, their families, and the dedicated
close-knit crew — are very proud to have this group make it on their own
terms in this a high-octane block of programming. It’s a big moment for
us.” “In the 10 years since we were introduced to the How’s Your News?’
crew, their unique perspective has made us smile even in our darkest and
most troubled times,” said Matt Stone and Trey Parker, Executive
Producers. “We think How’s Your News?’ can do for the country what it
has done for us.” During the course of the season, viewers will learn
more about this unique cast and their infectious sense of humor through
man-on-the-street interview segments, musical performances,
behind-the-scenes interactions and celebrity interviews. The team of
reporters takes viewers along for a wild ride with adventures, including
covering the Grammy’s red carpet, surfing with pro surfers, performing
at the SXSW music festival, making cheese balls with Amy Sedaris and
having John Stamos as a wingman. “How’s Your News?” began over ten years
ago at a summer camp for people with disabilities. Director Arthur
Bradford taught a video class there and began producing short films
featuring reporters with disabilities who would enthusiastically
interview people on the street. The shorts, with their unexpected blend
of raw humor and sincerity, caught the eye of Matt Stone and Trey Parker
of “South Park” fame. Stone and Parker executive produced a feature film
that followed five reporters on a road trip across America, which was
widely embraced and won several film festival awards. Since its
inception in 1998, “How’s Your News?” has built an passionate cult
following with the release of three previous documentaries and a CD of
soundtrack music performed by the cast.
Lauren Conrad Heats Ups Bromance - Bromance featuring
Lauren Conrad Airs Monday, January 12th at 9pm ET/PT -------- Santa Monica, CA (January 8, 2009) – From Bromance to romance, Brody
invites his Hills pal, Lauren Conrad to test the dating skills of the
bros. After quizzing the guys with the Bromance version of The Dating
Game, Lauren picks the bro she likes best for a little one-on-one time.
Later that night the guys face a surprise elimination at dinner where
the loser is “killed off” by a Mexican firing squad. Viewers who can’t get enough can head over to MTV.com to watch full
episodes, check out exclusive photo galleries, or read all about their
favorite “bro.” Ryan Seacrest, Danny Salles, Brody Jenner and Eric
Podwall serve as the Executive Producers of “Bromance.” Eliot Goldberg,
Jason Henry and Kathy Sutula are co-executive producers. Jason Henry and
Kathy Sutula are co-creators. Frankie Delgado is a producer. Aaron
Meyerson and Lauren Dolgen are MTV executives overseeing the production. ----------- A new episode of MTV's "Bromance" to air this Monday,
9/12 at 9p.m. Lauren Conrad (The Hills) guest stars. Here
are a few sneak peeks for you: "The
dating game".
“Execution
Style”:
Femi and Gary having a dance off.
Press releases, pictures, videos and much more on the
return of USA Network
Monk,
Psych, and
Burn Notice.
“The Tipping Point” -
The Bad Girls Club,
Tuesdays at 10/9C, only on Oxygen. ---------- What: Kayla strikes again, but this time with Amber M. Tiny as she may be, she
won’t take a hit from anyone, including Kayla. They start swinging as
the tension between them finally snaps. Click
here to see a clip.
“Popetown” Now Available on Joost Never-Before-Seen
Animated Show Too Racy for UK Television --------- “Popetown” is an animated sitcom that looks at the daily nuisances that
exist in the workplace - with one twist... this workplace is the Vatican
and the CEO happens to be the Pope. The show centers on the
long-suffering and good hearted Father Nicholas and his daily struggle
against life's up and downs. Featured in the voice cast are: Jerry Hall
(model, actress, and former Mrs. Mick Jagger), Matt Lucas (HBO’s “Little
Britain”) and Mackenzie Crook ( Gareth from the British version of “The
Office”). Due to be shown on BBC 3, the program was pulled from the
schedules due to its content. It was considered to be offensive to the
Catholic Church, in light of the opposition it faced from numerous
religious groups throughout the UK. Watch the entire, never-before-seen,
season of “Popetown”
today on Joost!
Watch the Premiere Episode of Showtime’s “The United
States of Tara” On Joost! Another twisted comedy about the unexpected
nature of American families, this single-camera Showtime offering
examines a wife and mother of two teens who suffers from dissociative
identity disorder. Coping with it all is never easy, but it's always
funny. “The United States of Tara” stars Toni Collette and premieres on
January 18th at 10 pm(ET/PT) on Showtime. Watch the premiere episode on
Joost today!
Former Brody Jenner flame, Lauren Conrad from “The
Hills”, will appear on this week’s episode of “Bromance”, airing on MTV
on Monday, January 12 at 9pm ET/PT. Here is a preview clip of LC playing
“The Dating Game”
with the bros, and here is a preview clip of
Femi getting a
matching tattoo to Brody’s.
Dane Cook: Rough Around the Edges World Television
Premiere This Sunday on Comedy Central -------- Comedy Central’s Sunday Night Stand-Up specials kick off Sunday, January
11 at 10pm/9C with "Dane Cook: Rough Around The Edges." In this
hilarious world television premiere, Cook delivers his latest “in the
round” stand-up to 40,000 screaming fans at Madison Square Garden. In
this special, never before seen on television, Cook channels his
signature high energy into riffs on everything from Civil War flautists
to “Save the Children” ads to the aphrodisiac qualities of a motorcycle
helmet. Tune into Comedy Central every Sunday night and watch a
different stand-up special from comics such as D.L. Hughley, Katt
Williams and Kevin Hart. Flute-Guy Dane looks at the musicality of the Civil War Swearing (UNCENSORED) Dane puts his unborn child at risk in this uncensored clip.
THE DAUGHTERS OF HIP HOP ROYALTY REV RUN RETURN TO MTV
WITH NEW SERIES "DADDY'S GIRLS" AIRING MONDAYS AT 10:30PM ET/PT ------------- Over
the course of five seasons, fans have watched Vanessa and Angela Simmons
grow up before their eyes on "Run's House." Now MTV is giving viewers a
look at the next step of their lives with "Daddy's Girls," airing
Mondays at 10:30PM ET/PT. The new series focuses on the Simmons Sisters
as they take a major step toward independence by moving to Los Angeles,
where they’ll find new friends and work on their already successful
apparel line, Pastry. With a long list of ventures ahead of them, the
first project for Vanessa and Angela is to establish a new office for
their popular tennis shoe and apparel business. In addition to work,
Vanessa will tackle the many opportunities the film capital has to
offer, while Angela takes viewers on her quest for true love. As both
girls adapt to the totally new way of life that Hollywood brings,
they'll need to remember the important life lessons that their dad, Rev
Run has instilled in them. "Daddy's Girls" also introduces two new faces
-- Jessica, their east coast cousin and Alycia, their zany new
neighbor. Jessica has relocated to LA to make sure the sisters stay
focused on their business responsibilities and remain grounded while
partaking in LA's infamous nightlife. New friend Alycia is hard at work
trying to become a major singer while attempting to live the fabulous
life of socialite -- on a budget. Fans can get the party started online
on the show's official website at
daddysgirls.mtv.com for photos, a behind-the-scenes look at the
photo shoot, and exclusive interviews with the girls. The budding
fashionistas will also have a page on
style.mtv.com dedicated to their stellar style. Fans of the show
can check out the ladies' head-to-toe looks and find details about what
their wearing in the episodes. Viewers can visit
soundtrack.mtv.com to listen to music from the show, create
playlists, visit profiles of featured artists, and hear directly from
the show's music supervisor why the tracks were chosen. SoundTrack
celebrates MTV's roots by linking users' favorite moments in the show to
the music, artists and creative influences. If viewers want even more
access to the ladies of "Daddy's Girls," they can create a profile and
join the network by heading over to
IAmOnMTV.com the interactive online community that gives fans an
opportunity to connect with their favorite cast members. Users can have
conversations with the cast, upload fan videos, enjoy exclusive video
and text blogs and leave comments for their favorite MTV personalities.
The site continues MTV's commitment to connect viewers more intimately
with each other and the MTV stars they know and love.
IAmOnMTV.com has collectively garnered more than 4.5 million total
unique visitors and over 60 million page views since its launch in
October 2007. Jason A. Carbone is executive producer. Sean "Diddy" Combs
is executive producer. Rev Run is executive producer. Nick Lee is
co-executive Producer. Rob Cornick is supervising producer. Daddy's
Girls is created by Jason Carbone & Rev Run. Tony DiSanto, Aaron
Meyerson and Jacquelyn French are MTV executives in charge of
production.
“Anytime with Bob Kushell”: Featuring Neil Patrick
Harris. From a garage in Van Nuys, it’s “Anytime with Bob Kushell”…a
five-minute talkfest! Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother, Dr.
Horrible's Sing Along Blog) and Bob Kushell find out what it is like to
work with Whoopi as a young boy and discuss “drama camp.” Also, there's
"Dumb Dog Tricks" for the animal lover in us all. See the clip
here.
TEENS TAKE OVER MTV CRIBS! MTV COUNTS DOWN THE COOLEST
CRIBS WITH MIRANDA COSGROVE AND CATCH’S UP AT HOME WITH KEKE PALMER,
RYAN SHECKLER AND MORE! -------- Network Premieres “Cribs Celeb Teens Countdown”on Saturday, January 17
at 12Noon (ET/PT) Followed By All New “Teen Cribs” and “Cribs: Teen
Edition” -------- Exclusive Photos and Behind The Scenes Footage Available on MTV.com &
Full Episodes Available On Demand. Join host Miranda Cosgrove, as MTV
Cribs counts down the top 12 teen homes in Cribs history. The 2 hour
Cribs Celeb Teens Countdown will take viewers inside the homes of their
favorite fresh-faced stars like Teddy Geiger, Shaun White, AJ & Aly, Bow
Wow and Omarion. The tour continues as our cameras catch up with
ordinary teenagers who live in extraordinary homes. These luxe pads,
designed and built specifically to make the most out of chillin' at
home, are every teens dream and for the ones that live there, the
hottest spot in town. The teen trend continues as MTV Cribs rolls out a
special new episode of Cribs -- Cribs CelebrityTeen Edition. MTV will
take viewers inside the homes of a few of our viewers favorite teens --
Ryan Sheckler, Keke Palmer, and Josh Hutcherson. From private movie
theaters to high tech game rooms and houses with their very own clubs
where they can hang out in style, these teens have it good. So invite
some friends over and get ready to get awed with MTV Cribs, teen style.
Can’t get enough of Cribs? Check out MTV.com for behind the scenes
footage and exclusive photos.
MTV brings The Real World back to New York; Brooklyn to
be exact. Click
here to read
the press release, meet the new cast, see pictures and some videos.
The Walton's Season 8 DVD comes out today! See
more info on our primetime forum!
NEW YEAR, NEW SERIES: FOOD NETWORK PRIMETIME HEATS UP!
Guy Fieri, Ted Allen, and Adam Gertler Host Three Series Premieres in
January 2009. Click
here to
read all about them.
KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH LOTS OF LAUGHS! JANUARY IS
“STAND-UP MONTH” ON COMEDY CENTRAL® -------- Stand-Up Specials >From Dane Cook, D.L. Hughley, Katt Williams And Kevin
Hart Premiere Every Sunday Night Beginning January 11 -------- New Episodes Of “COMEDY CENTRAL Presents” Premiere Every Friday Night At
10 P.M. And 10:30 P.M. Beginning January 9 -------- All Month Long Viewers Can Go Online And Vote For Their Favorite
Comedian With The Winner To Be Revealed During The “Stand-Up Showdown
Finals” On January 25 -------- Everyone knows that COMEDY CENTRAL is the only place to find the best
stand-up comedy out there and the network flaunts its reputation this
January! Every Sunday night, watch a different stand-up special premiere
from comics Dane Cook, D.L. Hughley, Katt Williams and Kevin Hart. Also
an all-new 13th season of “COMEDY CENTRAL Presents” begins this month on
Friday nights at 10:00 p.m. and a second episode premieres at 10:30 p.m.
All month long, viewers can vote for their favorite comedian as part of
the annual “COMEDY CENTRAL Stand-Up Showdown,” with the viewers’ choice
crowned on Sunday, January 25. Kicking off the all-new 13th season of
"COMEDY CENTRAL Presents" is a special by Kurt Metzger followed by
"COMEDY CENTRAL Presents Doug Benson." Throughout the month, viewers can
go online to www.comedycentral.com and vote for their favorite stand-up
comedian as part of COMEDY CENTRAL’s annual “Stand-Up Showdown Finals,”
a day-long count-down of the top 20 viewer-selected comedians. The
winning comedian’s stand-up special will air Sunday night on January 25
so be sure to tune in! COMEDY CENTRAL’s Sunday Night Stand-Up specials
kick off January 11 at 9:00 p.m. with "Dane Cook: Rough Around The
Edges." In his hilarious World Television Premiere special, Cook
delivers his latest “in the round” stand-up special to 40,000 screaming
fans at Madison Square Garden. In this special, never before seen on
television, Cook channels his signature high energy into riffs on
everything from Civil War flautists to “Save the Children” ads to the
aphrodisiac qualities of a motorcycle helmet. On Saturday, January 17 at
10:00 p.m., catch the Network Television Premiere of "D.L. Hughley:
Unapologetic." The always dapper Hughley descends on D.C. to offer his
take on all of your favorite hot topics: immigration, urban living,
family matters and the “N” word. He’s outspoken and fearless – and there
are no apologies necessary. Katt Williams rocks the mic in his
laugh-out-loud special, "It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’," Sunday, January 25 at
9:00 p.m. Nothing is sacred in this performance, as Williams takes on
prescription drugs, terrorism, elections and even some of our past,
present and future presidents. Delivering his gospel with an
aggressively physical style and that signature swagger, viewers will
discover why political ads sound so good at 2:00 a.m. and how Barack
Obama may have come from a cave. The competition has been brewing for a
month. Viewers have voted online and on their mobile phones for their
favorite stand-up comedians and now the best of the best take to the
stage in COMEDY CENTRAL's “Stand-Up Showdown Finals.” All day long on
Sunday, January 25, COMEDY CENTRAL counts down the top 20
viewer-selected comedians, with the champion comedian crowned that
night. To close out the month, prepare for an hour of in-your-face
comedy from one of the hottest comics in America! Get ready for the
World Television Premiere of “Kevin Hart: I’m A Grown Little Man"
January 31 at 10:00 p.m. For those who have spent their lives being
turned away from roller coasters, sitting on phone books to reach the
steering wheel and being picked last to play basketball, there is
probably a lot to gripe about. Well, wait until Hart voices his
opinions. He takes a grown-up approach to being a little man. Everything
from giving his wife moral support in a fight at the club to why black
people don’t go whitewater rafting seems larger than life when standing
at 5 foot 4 inches. Don’t miss this all-new special!
Two new video sneek peek's from tonight’s new episodes
of MTV’s “The City” airing tonight January 5th at 10pm EST were added
here at the
bottom of the page.
JO KOY KICKS OFF STAND-UP MONTH 2009 ON SUNDAY, JANUARY
4 AT 10:00 P.M. WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE OF "JO KOY: DON'T MAKE HIM
ANGRY" AN ALL-NEW COMEDY CENTRAL® ORIGINAL ONE-HOUR STAND-UP SPECIAL ------- Specials From Katt Williams, Dane Cook, D.L. Hughley And Kevin Hart
Highlight Stand-up Month. COMEDY CENTRAL is standing up for comedy, so park your ass down and
laugh it off all month. We've got a new stand-up special every weekend,
with huge premieres from Jo Koy, Katt Williams, Dane Cook, D.L. Hughley
and Kevin Hart! You can also get your daily dose of stand-up with
specials every morning and into the wee hours, and brand-new episodes of
"COMEDY CENTRAL Presents" every Friday night. It all starts off on
Sunday, January 4 at 10:00 p.m. with the World Television Premiere of
"Jo Koy: Don't Make Him Angry," an all-new COMEDY CENTRAL Original
Stand-up Special (click
here for more information). In addition, all month long
viewers can vote for their favorite comic as part of the "COMEDY CENTRAL
Stand-Up Showdown," with an all-day countdown to the winner on Sunday
January 25. Jo Koy - Swimming Jo Koy -Jo's son
"7 Things" Miley Cyrus Did for Charity in 2008
------ “7 Things” is not only Miley Cyrus’ hit single -- she also has 7 things
she did for charity in 2008. Below, find the list of 7 things Miley did
for charity this year -- and how she’ll top off 2008 with the 8th and
final charity-related project -- FNMTV Presents: A Miley-Sized
Surprise…New Year's Eve 2009 airing December 31 at 8pm EST on MTV. 1. Hannah Montana Tour Proceeds One dollar from each ticket sold for Miley's Hannah Montana tour was
donated to the City of Hope. Over $1 million dollars was raised for the
organization. 2. Alex LeVasseur Memorial Skate Festival Miley performed at the 2nd annual Alex LeVasseur Memorial Skate Festival
this summer. The festival is organized in memory of Nashville Star judge
Jeffrey Steele's son Alex, who died in a 2007 ATV accident. The festival
benefits a scholarship fund for students to motivate themselves through
skateboarding. 3. Miley's Sweet 16 Miley's Sweet 16 birthday celebration at Disneyland wasn't all about her
-- the bash raised $1 million dollars for Youth Service America. 4. Save The Children Early this year, an elementary school in Kentucky got a visit from Miley
in support of Save The Children. The school is one of many that benefits
from Save The Children's efforts to support school literacy and
childhood programs. 5. "Just Stand Up" Single Miley joined Carrie Underwood, Mariah Carey, Fergie and several other
talented ladies to record the song "Just Stand Up" for the organization
Stand Up to Cancer. 6. "Spread The Love" T-Shirt To benefit the 1736 Family Crisis Center, Miley designed a t-shirt for
clothing line 2 Love. 7. Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation Auction Miley donated clothing and more to eBay auctions benefiting the Pappy
Cyrus Family Foundation, a children's charity in remembrance of her
grandfather. The lucky winning bidder got to attend the "Bolt" premiere
with Miss Cyrus. ------ That's not all Miley did this year -- the 8th and final thing Miley will
do in 2008 is spend the day with a fan who--like Miley--spent 2008
helping better the lives of others. During FNMTV Presents: A Miley-Sized
Surprise…New Year's Eve 2009, Miley and the lucky fan will spend the day
hanging out and participating in activities for the fan's favorite
charity. Later on, Miley and Metro Station will perform in the fan's
bedroom. The special airs on December 31 from 8-9:30pm ET, with an
encore presentation at 10:30pm ET featuring a live countdown from MTV's
Times Square studio. Hosted by The Veronicas, the celebration will
feature performances from All Time Low, The Academy Is… and Kevin
Rudolf.
HERE COME THE BRIDES! MTV TO WED FOUR COUPLES LIVE NEW
YEAR’S DAY IN “ENGAGED & UNDERAGE: THE BRIDAL BOWL” “THE HILLS” STARS
HEIDI MONTAG AND SPENCER PRATT TO HOST WITH TIM KASH AND KIM STOLTZ ------ Four-Hour Wedding Special Airs LIVE Thursday, January 1st At 1p.m.
ET/12p.m. C. Viewers Can “Watch And Win” For Special Prizes Including
$5,000 Cash ------ Four lucky couples will celebrate 2009 by marrying LIVE, on-air in MTV’s
Engaged & Underage: The Bridal Bowl” airing Thursday, January 1 at 1p.m.
ET/12p.m. C from the network’s Time Square home in New York City. One of
pop culture’s most famous television couples “The Hills” stars Heidi
Montag and Spencer Pratt will host alongside MTV News correspondents Tim
Kash and Kim Stoltz, as a different couple takes their trip down the
aisle each hour. Complete with special footage of the couples’ lives
pre-marriage and live commentary from their family friends, each hour
will culminate in the wedding of their dreams in front of a national
audience. The special will also be a bridal blowout with a major payout
as viewers can “Watch and Win.” MTV will give away 24 fabulous prizes
beginning at 1p.m. ET with a call-to-action in each segment that will
let viewers know phone lines are open and provide them with a prize
hotline number. Every ninth caller per segment will win and when the
clock strikes 5p.m. ET one lucky viewer will win $5,000 in cash as the
final couple takes their vows. Leading up to the New Years Day event,
viewers can log onto engaged.MTV.com to watch past episodes, catch up on
the first “Engaged & Underage: Live” wedding and to read Remote Control
blog postings on some of their favorite series couples. Marrying live
on-air in “Engaged & Underage: Bridal Bowl” are: ----- Hour One: Stephanie (21) & Adam (22) of Kearney, NE
Dating since April 2008, Stephanie and Adam met through a mutual friend
and were on the same intramural softball team. Both work two jobs and
are full time students. ----- Hour Two: Elizabeth (21) & Amadeus (22) of Arlington, TX Amadeus and Elizabeth (Becky) have been dating since they were both
14-years-old. A dancer since she was a little girl, Becky also plays the
piano and the violin. Amadeus is a "gym fanatic" who plays ice hockey.
Despite their family's strong disapproval, both remain committed and are
ready for the ultimate big step of marriage. ----- Hour Three: Alessandra (21) & Jonathan (21) of Sarasota, FL Alessandra approached Jonathan via Myspace and never imagined that it
would lead to marriage. Naturally shy, Jonathan was brought out of his
shell by Allesandra so much that he proposed to her from a dolphin’s
mouth! Unfortunately, their time together will be limited as Jonathan is
set to be deployed to Iraq in February 2009. ----- Hour Four: Amanda (19) & Bradford (20) of Sikesville, MD Even though Amanda & Brad lived in different cities, a stroke of luck
allowed them to meet through IM in 2005. They started dating in 2006 and
while they are both young, they know what they want in life and hope to
get married before Brad is deployed on a Navy aircraft carrier for an
unspecified amount of time.
A Look at the Magical World of Comedy Central´s "Krod
Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire" -------- "Krod Mandoon and The Flaming Sword of Fire" is a groundbreaking
action-comedy set in an ancient fantasy realm. The new Comedy Central
series follows reluctant hero Krod Mandoon a thin-skinned and
under-confident freedom fighter, who is the last great hope in the
struggle against the evil ruler, Chancellor Dongalor. To help fight the
great fight, Krod has assembled a band of remarkably ineffectual freedom
fighters: Aneka, the beautiful Pagan warrioress whose weapon of choice
is sex, Loquasto, the oafish servant with bad aim, Zezelryck, the young
warlock whose greatest magical gift is spinning BS, and Bruce, who's
simply fabulous. Together, they must overcome a myriad of evil obstacles
in their quest to save the world, including name-calling, hired
assassins and bad hair days. "Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of
Fire" premieres April 9th, 2009 at 10 p.m. on Comedy Central. First 8
Pages of the Pilot Script:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39523
Watch the Premiere Episode of HBO´s "Flight of the
Conchords" On Joost Transplanted New Zealanders Jemaine and Bret live in
New York City´s Lower East Side and split their time between seeking
venues where they can perform and awkwardly courting women. Sometimes
finding it easier to express themselves with music, they´re apt to break
into song at a moment´s notice. Starring the New Zealand music-comedy
duo of Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie, the second season of HBO´s
Emmy®-nominated comedy series "Flight of the Conchords" starts Sunday,
January 18th at 10p.m.(ET/PT). Can´t wait? Watch the entire first
episode on Joost now! Link:
http://www.joost.com/230n116/t/Flight-of-Conchords-Season-2-First-Episode?channel=230mvjv
MTV's "The City" with Whitney Port premiers December
29th at 10pm ET/9pm Central. Click
here for more
info, pictures, and video. Two new videos added 12/29/08.
"Bromance", featuring Brody Jenner's quest for a new
bud, premieres TONIGHT, December 29th, at 9pm ET/PT. "Bromance" takes a
group of regular guys from around the country and brings them to
Hollywood to compete for the coolest chance of a lifetime, to become
best buds with "The Hills" breakout star, Brody Jenner, and live the
luxe life right out of a magazine. In the end, Brody will befriend one
guy and invite him to become part of his entourage. Check out this
preview clip of Frankie becoming jealous of Brody's new bros:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG8DnbjSDL0
To celebrate the Holiday Season and to pair with the DVD
release of Peanuts Holiday Collection, we are sharing a great new site
that will have you creating your own holiday music, peanuts style. http://www.peanutsmusicmaker.com The site utilizes a visual sound stage, where 4 of the Peanuts
characters (Snoopy, Schroeder, Linus, and Sally Brown) are waiting with
instruments. First select from one of 3 themes (Fall, Christmas or New Year), then
one of the songs from our available music tracks within each theme. You can then use the "Practice" function. While the song plays, you can
click between the 4 Peanuts characters. By clicking on the character,
the chosen character will play their instrument. When you're done practicing, choose the "Record" function. This works
the same as the "Practice" function, but a RECORDING - LIVE SESSION sign
lights up and your session is recorded - complete with the chosen song
and the interactions with the characters. You can re-record your session as many times as you wish until you have
a perfect recording that you like. You can send your recording onto a friend - your friend will receive an
invitation to view a "Private Peanuts Recording Session", which will
allow them to return to the site and listen to your recording. You can also deploy a widget that contains a small demo of the
experience, which will allow others to experience limited functionality
and then visit the site to record their own Music Medley. Fun stuff for the holidays.
Take a free online dance lesson with Tony Dovolani of
"Dancing with the Stars"! The first 200 people to go there can use this promo code:
TVMEGADANCE One use per customer! Ballroom Dance Channel (BDC)
http://www.ballroomdancechannel.com , is a groundbreaking online and
mobile destination for anyone seeking to learn move like the pros!!
JO KOY KICKS OFF STAND-UP MONTH 2009 ON SUNDAY, JANUARY
4 AT 10:00 P.M. WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE OF "JO KOY: DON'T MAKE HIM
ANGRY" AN ALL-NEW COMEDY CENTRAL® ORIGINAL ONE-HOUR STAND-UP SPECIAL -------- Specials From Katt Williams, Dane Cook, D.L. Hughley And Kevin Hart
Highlight Stand-up Month -------- COMEDY CENTRAL is standing up for comedy, so park your ass down and
laugh it off all month. We've got a new stand-up special every weekend,
with huge premieres from Jo Koy, Katt Williams, Dane Cook, D.L. Hughley
and Kevin Hart! You can also get your daily dose of stand-up with
specials every morning and into the wee hours, and brand-new episodes of
"COMEDY CENTRAL Presents" every Friday night. It all starts off on
Sunday, January 4 at 10:00 p.m. with the World Television Premiere of
"Jo Koy: Don't Make Him Angry," an all-new COMEDY CENTRAL Original
Stand-up Special (click here for more information). In addition, all
month long viewers can vote for their favorite comic as part of the
"COMEDY CENTRAL Stand-Up Showdown," with an all-day countdown to the
winner on Sunday January 25. Jo Koy - DIY Jo Koy - Childhood
If you're still trying to get into the holiday spirit,
but news about failing banks and an ailing economy have you down, it
might be time to start checking out the holiday content at Atom.com.
When it comes to Christmas presents, it's the thought that counts,
unless you're Juston McKinney's uncle — in which case it only counts if
it's not a totally stupid thought. Check out this
clip
and all the other great clips on the site.
MTV CLOSES OUT 2008 WITH A SURPRISE-FILLED BASH
FEATURING ONE OF MUSIC’S BIGGEST STARS, MILEY CYRUS, TAKING OVER A LUCKY
FAN’S HOME TO CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE. New Year’s Eve Special Airs Live
At 8:00pm ET/PT With Live Performances from Miley Cyrus, Metro Station,
All Time Low, The Academy Is… and Kevin Rudolf. MTV and Pepsi to Offer
Viewers and Partygoers Opportunities to Share Text Messages Tapping into
Their Hope and Optimism for the New Year On Air or on MTV's HD Screen in
Times Square. ----------- NEW YORK, December 19, 2008 – While Times Square will certainly have its
share of New Year’s Eve festivities counting down to 2009, MTV has
teamed up with Miley Cyrus, one of music’s biggest stars, to celebrate
the year’s end with one of the biggest parties of the year, “FNMTV
Presents: A Miley-Sized Surprise...New Year’s Eve 2009.” The special
will air live on Wednesday, December 31 from 8-9:30pm ET, with an encore
presentation at 10:30pm ET featuring a live countdown from Times Square.
Viewers will be treated to special live performances from Miley, who’ll
host the show from the house of a lucky fan, and ring in the new year by
congratulating someone who spent 2008 helping to better the lives of
others. After Miley surprises the lucky fan by showing up on her
doorstep, they’ll spend the day hanging out together, participating in
activities for the fan’s favorite charity, and visiting with friends.
Along the way, Miley will be showering her with gifts and treats
throughout the festivities. Let’s just say it’ll be a giant
“Miley-sized” surprise like no other when the party begins, including
performances by Miley from the winning fan’s bedroom, another featuring
Metro Station and more! We’re talking total takeover here. We’ll keep
the party going from MTV’s Times Square studio, which will host
performances from All Time Low, The Academy Is… and Kevin Rudolf.
Emceeing from our studios will be Aussie twin duo Lisa and Jessica
Origliasso, better known as The Veronicas, who will be on hand to
interview the show’s performers and revel in the night’s festivities. In
addition, MTV and Pepsi are closing out the final hours of 2008 by
engaging consumers in a live text-to-screen dialogue about how they plan
to refresh themselves and the world in 2009. People in Times Square can
text NYE to 66333 to submit messages that may appear on MTV’s HD Times
Square Screen, MTV 44 1/2, and TV viewers can text CHANGE to 66333 for
the chance that their comments will appear on a crawl at the bottom of
the television programming throughout MTV's New Year's Eve shows. Beyond
that, MTV will have select clips from NYE programming as mobile video to
all carrier partners as well as photo galleries, MTV News coverage and
Remote Control blog coverage on the MTV mobile Internet site at
m.mtv.com. MTV.com will also feature photos, clips, and performances,
including two performances from the night that won’t be seen anywhere
else. The broadcast of “FNMTV Presents: A Miley-Sized Surprise...New
Year’s Eve 2009” will be offered to over 100 MTV Radio Network
Affiliates across the country exclusively by Westwood One.
FOX Fresh
Faces! Information about new and return FOX shows and stars!
"Psych" Season 3.5 and
"Monk" Season 7.5
premiere Jan 9 on The USA Network! "Burn Notice"
Season 2.5 premieres Jan. 22nd! More info, photos, video clips and
more on our primetime
forum!
PROGRAMMING NOTE: BRODY JENNER GETS BROMANTIC WITH MTV.
The Network Premieres New Series “Bromance” Monday, December 29 at 9PM
ET/PT. ---------- Santa
Monica, CA (December 18, 2008) – ‘Bromances’ are taking Hollywood by
storm. With their extreme sports adventures, witty banter and ultra cool
parties; these super close celebrity male friendships are the envy of
guys everywhere. Premiering Monday, December 29th at 9PM ET/PT,
“Bromance” takes a group of regular guys from around the country and
brings them to Hollywood to compete for the coolest chance of a
lifetime, to become best buds with “Hills” breakout star, Brody Jenner
and live the luxe life right out of a magazine. In the end, Brody will
befriend one guy and invite him to become part of his entourage.
Unfortunately, in Hollywood finding the perfect guy you can trust and
chill with can be just as hard as finding a girlfriend. Brody will have
the “bros” compete in various group and individual activities that will
test their trust, reliability and compatibility to determine who truly
belongs in his inner circle. Throughout the series, the pool of “bros”
gets smaller and in the end, the winner will take home an incredible
prize package, move out to Hollywood and secure a spot as the newest
member of Jenner’s entourage. Viewers who can’t get enough can
head over to MTV.com to watch full
episodes, check out exclusive photo galleries, or read all about their
favorite “bro.” Check out this hilarious
preview clip, where one of the contestants calls out Spencer Pratt.
“Anytime with Bob Kushell”: Featuring John Stamos.
Crackle.com premiers their internet talk show today. From a garage in
Van Nuys, it’s “Anytime with Bob Kushell” (Samantha Who) …a five-minute
talkfest! This week: John Stamos (ER, Full House) undresses for Bob.
Yet, how far will a friend really go? Other stars making the trip to
Bob's garage set: Jennifer Esposito (on Christmas Day), Neil Patrick
Harris (on New Year's Day), Zach Levi, and Christina Applegate just to
name a few. Click
here to see the first show.
MTV announces eight new shows: “Rob Dydrek's
Fantasy Factory”, “The CollegeHumor Show”, “Nitro Circus”, “How's Your
News?”, “Daddy's Girls”, “The Girls of Hedsor Hall (Working Title)”,
“MTV’s Untitled Performing Arts Reality Project (Working Title)”, and
“College Life”. Go
here to read
about all of them.
Just in time for the holidays Joost has put together
some great Christmas promotions.
Comedy Central’s Santa's Sack. Jeff Dunham, Lewis Black,
Stephen Colbert and various other comedians take on the holidays.
Very Special Episodes:
The Holidays: Here’s a list of some of the great full
length episodes you’ll find:
The Facts Of Life - Post Christmas Card
Family Ties - A Keaton Christmas Carol
The Beverly Hillbillies- Home For Christmas
Married...With Children - Christmas
Silver Spoons - The Best Christmas Ever
Newsradio – The Negotiation
Bewitched - A Vision Of Sugar Plums
Smallville – Lexmas
Friends – Holiday Armadillo
Gilmore Girls– Santa’s Secret Stuff
The OC – The Best Chrismukkah
One Tree Hill – Songs to Love and Die By
Veronica Mars – Family Christmas
Do you like gaming? Check out some previews of
world premier games
here.
MTV TEAMS UP WITH PAULA ABDUL TO SEARCH FOR THE
CHEERLEADING SQUAD WITH THE MOST TEAM SPIRIT IN “RAH! PAULA ABDUL’S
CHEERLEADING BOWL” ---------- 90
Minute Special Set To Air On Saturday, January 3rd At 12PM ET/PT. Always
thought you were cut out for cheerleading? Well here is your chance to
see what goes on behind the cute uniforms and pom poms. MTV joins with
pop icon and former Los Angeles Laker Girl Paula Abdul to take viewers
inside the intense world of competitive cheerleading with RAH! Paula
Abdul’s Cheerleading Bowl airing on Saturday, January 3rd at 12pm et/pt.
RAH! is an elite cheerleading event that will take viewers on a journey
with five collegiate squads hand-selected by Abdul as they travel to New
York City to compete in the ultimate cheerleading competition. “Rah is a
project a lifetime in the making, said Paula Abdul.” “I wanted to share
one of my greatest passions, in a unique and special format that
celebrates the true spirit, creativity and athleticism that is
cheerleading.” The Univeristy of Arizona, University of Hawaii,
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, University of Montana, and The
University of Miami at Ohio will send their squads to the mat where they
will have to use all their physical endurance and dance ability to
perform the best routines of their lives in a competition that rewards
creativity just as highly as athleticism. “In cheerleading a squad has
to have both physical stamina and the ability to use dance and music to
put on a great show. The special offers a first-hand look at that unique
mix of athletics and choreography and shows how much these teams put on
the line to be amazing competitors,” said Tony DiSanto, Executive Vice
President, Series Development & Programming for MTV. “As a former
cheerleader, performer and choreographer, Paula has an incredible
respect for squads everywhere and incredible experience with the music
and moves a team needs to win.” Abdul will serve as host and coach, and
with her history as one of Hollywood’s most legendary dancers and famous
cheerleaders she will put the teams through their paces in challenges
with a distinct MTV edge. These teams are used to performing for an
audience but they have never performed for one this tough. Along with
Abdul, a panel of judges and cheerleading experts will critique the
squads on athletic ability, creativity and teamwork. Serving as Rah!
judges are Hi-Hat, choreographer for “Bring It On” and “Step Up 2: The
Streets”, Scott Bouchard, Head Coach for UMass Dartmouth, and Brenna
Klinger, NJ Nets Dancer. Facing off for a shot at a once-in-a-lifetime
prize – a feature in American Cheerleader Magazine and a trip for their
squad to attend MTV Spring Break 2009 – the teams will give it their all
until four are forced to pack-up their pom poms and one is dubbed the
Rah! cheer champ. Paula Abdul serves as creator and executive producer
for RAH! Paula Abdul’s Cheerleading Bowl. Tony DiBari, Tim Healy, Karen
Frank and Alex Coletti executive produce the special for MTV. Matthew
Parillo is the Executive in Charge of Production for MTV. **Spoiler
Alert** for those looking for the top two squads, click
here.
Spike TV’s 2008 Video Game Awards offered more than just
a tribute to the best in the industry – it was a star-packed
extravaganza that gave viewers an exclusive look at the future of
gaming. The most highly-anticipated games in the industry were revealed
at the VGAs – and now you can watch all of the videos again at
http://www.spike.com/event/vga/page/world-premieres. If you can’t
get enough – or if for some reason you missed them the first time
around, don’t fret. Instead, check out the above link to watch
mind-blowing reveals of Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned, God Of
War III, Brütal Legend, Fight Night Round 4, Mafia II, Terminator
Salvation, Uncharted 2, Watchmen: The End is Nigh, Gears Of War 2 and
Dante’s Inferno. While you’re at it, check out the official VGAs site -
www.vga.spike.com - for a full
list of winners, trailers of nominated games, clips from the show – and
enough other goodies to keep you glued to your computer screen for days.
Below is a quick preview of just some of the winners from last night’s
extravaganza. Let the debates begin! ---------- Best RPG: Fallout 3 Best Graphics: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Best Driving Game: Burnout Paradise Click
here
if you’d like to see who took home the prize for Game of the Year and
tons more!
“Chocolate News” – Keeping America Informed. Tune in
Wednesday Nights at 10:30pm on Comedy Central ---------- "Chocolate News" takes on a variety of contemporary topics from a
decidedly African-American perspective and everyone and everything is
fair game. The series stars David Alan Grier who, in addition to serving
as the acerbic, all-knowing, in-studio host, portrays multiple
characters within the series' investigative reports, which are presented
by a cast of three correspondents. “Chocolate News” airs every Wednesday
at 10:30 pm on Comedy Central. ---------- America’s Next Top Black Preacher - Each week, America's Next Top
Black Preacher visits another part of the country where hopefuls strut
their stuff for a shot at the ultimate pulpit. Blomicon 2008 - Blomicon - the black Comic-Con - celebrates
superhero and fantasy characters of color.
Things are really starting to heat up on “A Double Shot
at Love”! Check out these two preview clips from the upcoming episode
airing Tuesday, December 16th at 10pm ET/PT. Check out these new
clips: Rosie
and Xoe fight and
James’ Opinion on
Gay Marriage
“Boston Tea Party” on
The Bad Girls Club,
Tuesdays at 10/9C, only on Oxygen. All’s not well in the BGC
house, and former friends Sarah and Amber B. get into a fight over a
guy. The friendship between Whitney and Kayla also explodes, and
things begin to get physical between the two. Click
here to see the
video. EXTRA! Candid Photos –
Behind Closed Doors
"AMERICAN IDOL" winner DAVID COOK AND GRAMMY WINNER
SCOTT WEILAND RING IN 2009 FROM THE MIRAGE IN LAS VEGAS ON "NEW YEAR'S
EVE LIVE" WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, ON FOX -------------- Spike Feresten and Mark Thompson To Host Live from the Las Vegas Strip.
Robbie Knievel to Attempt Motorcycle Jump Over Erupting Volcano.
AMERICAN IDOL Season Seven winner David Cook and Grammy Award-winning
musician Scott Weiland are set to perform at The Mirage in Las Vegas on
NEW YEAR'S EVE LIVE airing Wednesday, Dec. 31 (11:00 PM-12:30 AM ET
live; CT/MT/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. This year, NEW YEAR'S EVE LIVE goes
coast-to-coast with hosts Spike Feresten of TALKSHOW WITH SPIKE FERESTEN
and Mark Thompson of HOLE IN THE WALL when they report live from the
bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip. Feresten and Thompson will count
down to 2009 with celebrity guests and performances by some of the
year's hottest musical artists. As 2008 comes to a close, the annual
celebration will move to New York City to ring in the new year as the
world-famous New Year's Eve Ball makes its descent into Times Square.
Additional musical guests and artists scheduled to appear to be
announced. -------------- Shortly after midnight, world-renowned daredevil Robbie Knievel will
attempt a death-defying 200-foot jump over the recently renovated Mirage
Volcano. Knievel's New Year's Eve jump marks the 41st anniversary of his
father Evel Knievel's bone-shattering jump at Caesars Palace. "How
better to draw the world's attention to the new Mirage and our fiery
main attraction then with a spectacular stunt on one of the hottest
nights of the year?" said Scott Sibella, President and COO of The
Mirage. "Having Robbie jump our new Volcano on New Year's Eve will
provide the perfect cap to our multi-million dollar transformation."
Go to our prime-time forum to read more.
**WARNING** ONLY 2 EPISODES LEFT OF “THE HILLS” SEASON 4 ----------- THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS TO PERFORM LIVE AT “THE HILLS FINALE LIVE FROM NYC”
ON DECEMBER 22ND BEGINNING AT 8PM ET/PT ----------- Get “The Hills” Complete Fourth Season DVD Before It Hits Stores March
3rd ----------- Wedding bells, frenemies unite and a new girl in the big city, MTV is
packing in all the drama for the last two episodes of Season 4. To help
celebrate, we are throwing the ultimate finale event on Monday, December
22nd beginning at 8PM ET with “The Hills Finale Live From NYC.” The
entire cast will join fans live from Tavern On The Green in New York
City for a glamorous night to remember. To conclude the night, The
Pussycat Dolls will take the stage for a live performance of their hit
“I Hate This Part,” the current single from their platinum-selling album
Doll Domination. And for even more exclusive footage from the event,
fans can check out www.thehills.mtv.com which will offer exclusive
photos and live blogging throughout the night. On Monday, December 15th
at 10pm ET/PT, fans can watch a highly anticipated episode as Spencer
and Heidi ignore the concerns of their families and runaway to Mexico to
elope. Meanwhile, Whitney takes a chance at a dream job in New York City
and says goodbye to Lauren and her life in Los Angeles. ----------- The line-up for the live season finale event is as follows: “The Hills Finale Live From NYC” Pre-Show − 8:00 PM ET/PT Hosted by MTV News Tim Kash, fans will get the inside scoop on the cast
as they walk down the red carpet and catch up on the latest drama as we
re-air the last three episodes. “The Hills” Season Finale − 10:00 PM ET/PT When Lauren and Heidi have a run-in, they put their feud aside and
remember why they used to be friends. Spencer and Heidi deal with the
fallout of their elopement when Heidi’s mother comes to town, and Justin
shocks Audrina when he whisks her away to Palm Springs for his own
surprise. “The Hills” Live After Show − 10:30 PM ET/PT The star-studded night continues as The Pussycat Dolls will give an
unforgettable performance of “I Hate This Part.” Also on hand will be
popular “After Show” hosts Jessi Cruickshank and Dan Levy to get
reactions from the cast immediately following the season finale and fans
will have the opportunity to ask all the probing questions on everyone’s
minds. ----------- MTV’s hit franchise returns to DVD March 3rd with The Hills: The
Complete Fourth Season and no one’s ever seen drama like this before.
Featuring all 20 episodes of the shocking Fourth Season, and jam-packed
with over two hours of special features, this is the ultimate must-have
spring collection! Get tons of deleted scenes, cast interviews and so
much more. On December 22, 2008, TheHills.mtv.com is offering fans the
opportunity to pre-order and receive The Hills: The Complete Fourth
Season DVD set up to three weeks before it arrives in stores. The first
5,000 fans to purchase the season four box set will also receive a free
limited-edition collector's disc featuring bonus content from the show.
Pre-order the Fourth Season DVD and the free collector's disc at
TheHills.mtv.com today! The Hills is back for Season Four and the girls
are beginning to make big decisions that will set the course for the
rest of their lives. Lauren is struggling to balance the tension between
her roommates Audrina and Lo and has started dating Doug, an old flame
from Laguna Beach. Just as Audrina considers letting her boyfriend
Justin go and begins to date Colin, Justin turns up the heat in their
relationship leaving her torn. Whitney rises up the ranks at People’s
Revolution much faster than she expected and meets a model in New York
who could possibly sweep her off her feet. And as Heidi is dealing with
the consequences of putting her job at risk to move in with Spencer
again, she invites her sister from Colorado to come in for an indefinite
visit, putting even more pressure on their renewed relationship. Life in
Los Angeles only gets more complicated as friendships, relationships and
loyalties are tested like never before. ----------- “THE HILLS” – THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON has a suggested retail price of
$39.99. DVD SPECIAL FEATURES: Deleted Scenes Interviews Virtual MTV And more! DVD Release Date: 3/3/09 Rated: N/A (PG in Canada) Running Time: 380 minutes Format: Widescreen Price: $39.99
Spike TV's 2008 Video Game Awards are not only honoring
the best in gaming - they're featuring some of today's hottest stars
from the biggest hit TV shows. Tune in to see appearances by Kiefer
Sutherland, Neil Patrick Harris, Kim Kardashian, Kevin James and more.
As if that weren't enough, Spike is premiering some of the most highly
anticipated games in the industry during the VGAs - and the only way to
see them is to tune in and watch the show LIVE on Sunday, December 14th at
9pm. The show will be hosted by Jack Black. You can find out more
here.
The holidays are right around the corner, and WWE wants
to wish you Season's Beatings! With WWE Legacy on WWE.com and WWE 24/7
Classics On Demand, you can ring in the holidays with classic action!
See classic matches, interviews and more with both these exclusive
programs. While the holidays are a fun time for us here at home, WWE
never forgets about our heroes across the globe. On December 20th, NBC
will air WWE's Tribute to the Troops, a holiday special with WWE
Superstars heading to Iraq to entertain the soldiers who can't be home
with their family and friends. See
here for a
preview of the show. WWE Tribute to the Troops airs December 20th at 9/8
C on NBC. For more info, please visit
http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/tributetothetroops. And don't forget
that Armageddon is coming live this Sunday December 14th at 8e/5p PM
only on Pay Per View!
NEW YEAR, NEW SERIES: FOOD NETWORK PRIMETIME HEATS UP! --------- Guy Fieri, Ted Allen, and Adam Gertler Host Three Series Premieres in
January 2009 --------- NEW YORK – December 10, 2008 – This January, Food Network pumps up its
primetime lineup with three series premieres full of fun-filled food
entertainment! First, Guy Fieri returns as host of Ultimate Recipe
Showdown as a new batch of home cooks step up and put their prized
personal recipes to the “ultimate” test, premiering Sunday, January 4th
at 9pm ET/PT. Then, course-by-course eliminations leave one chef
standing in Chopped hosted by Ted Allen, premiering Tuesday, January
13th at 10pm ET/PT. Finally, The Next Food Network Star season four
finalist and charismatic foodie, Adam Gertler, attempts outrageous
food-related jobs on Will Work for Food, premiering Monday, January 19th
at 8:30pm ET/PT. --------- Ultimate Recipe Showdown – Season Two Premieres: Sunday, January 4th at 9pm ET/PT With more than 12,000 recipes submitted from home cooks across America,
Ultimate Recipe Showdown returns for another season of delicious
competition as the top 24 contestants battle head-to-head for national
glory. Hosted by Guy Fieri (Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives; Guy’s Big Bite),
the series features six categories: Comfort Food, Burgers, Cakes, Hot
and Spicy, Desserts, or Hometown Favorites. Each week, the judges crown
an “ultimate” winner who receives $25,000 and the chance to have his or
her recipe featured nationwide at T.G.I. Friday’s® restaurants. --------- Chopped Premieres: Tuesday, January 13th at 10pm ET/PT Passion and expertise rule the kitchen on the fast-paced new series,
Chopped. Hosted by Ted Allen (Food Detectives), the series challenges
four up-and-coming chefs to turn a selection of everyday ingredients
into an extraordinary three-course meal. After each course, a contestant
gets "chopped" until the last man or woman left standing claims victory.
Each week, a rotating panel of culinary elite judges including Alex
Guarnaschelli, Aaron Sanchez, and Geoffrey Zakarian will decide whose
dishes shine the brightest and award the winner $10,000. --------- Will Work for Food Premieres: Monday, January 19th at 8:30pm ET/PT Adam Gertler shared his humorous take on food throughout season four of
The Next Food Network Star. Now, he pairs his comedic timing with an
adventurous spirit in the new series, Will Work for Food. The series
exposes Adam to the world of little-known food jobs as he fearlessly
puts his life – and mouth – on the line to try them all! Whether taking
honey from three million bees, sculpting ice with a chain saw, foraging
for truffles, or digging a wine cave, Adam will do anything in the name
of food.
IT’S THE SEASON FINALE OF "THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM"
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT 10:30 P.M. ON COMEDY CENTRAL® -------- Users Can Visit comedycentral.com To Get Exclusive Sarah Silverman
Clips, Behind-The-Scenes Footage, Original Webisodes And A Daily Blog -------- Sarah gets engaged in the season finale of "The Sarah Silverman
Program," on Thursday, December 11 at 10:30 p.m. on COMEDY CENTRAL. In
the finale, “Vow Wow,” Sarah mocks Laura's engagement to Jay and the
institution of marriage itself by announcing that she and her dog, Doug,
are betrothed. However, when Doug saves Sarah’s life, their love becomes
all too real. Also, Brian and Steve discover an old pickle jar that
sparks a renaissance in their relationship. "The Sarah Silverman
Program" stars Silverman portraying a character (aptly named Sarah
Silverman) whose absurd daily life is told through narrative and an
occasional song. In each episode, Sarah falls into unique, unsettling
and always hilarious predicaments, with her sister Laura (played by
real-life sister Laura Silverman), her nerdy gay neighbors, Brian and
Steve (Brian Posehn and Steve Agee) and dim-witted Officer Jay (Jay
Johnston) never far from her side. "The Sarah Silverman Program” website
features highlight video clips from every show and a preview video clip
each week, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes extras and a daily
blog from the show insider, with stories, cast interviews and pictures
from every episode. Also showcased are “Sarah Silverman Program”
Animations, including brand new episodes of the hilarious and radical
original webseries “The Adventures of Steve and Brian,” “Fantastimart”
and a Cookie Party game, with original voices from the cast. Preview - Date Crash Jay and Laura's fireside evening gets interrupted by a familiar visitor.
TV LAND CELEBRATES THE NEW YEAR WITH “LUCY’S NEW YEAR’S
EVE COUNTDOWN,” A MARATHON OF VIEWERS FAVORITE “I LOVE LUCY” EPISODES.
Visitors Can Log Onto TVLand.com Throughout December To Vote For Their
Favorite Episodes --------------- New York, NY, December 10, 2008 – TV Land viewers are ringing in 2009
with “Lucy’s New Year’s Eve Countdown” on Wednesday, December 31 from
8AM to 9PM ET/PT, a hilarious showcase of “I Love Lucy” episodes
specially voted on by them. Throughout the month of December, TVLand.com
has been inviting viewers to vote for their all-time favorite madcap
episodes of this series. Tune in on New Year’s Eve day to see which
episodes made the cut, from Lucy’s “Vitameatavegamin” commercial to Lucy
and Ethel’s candy factory debacle to the legendary episode of Lucy
crushing grapes. As an added bonus, visitors to the Web site can also
watch classic episode clips, view a photo gallery of iconic pictures
from the series and play an “I Love Lucy” trivia game. Lucille Ball
stars as the screwball redhead Lucy Ricardo in the timeless comedy “I
Love Lucy.” The sitcom revolves around her obsession with breaking into
showbiz, her relationship with her Cuban bandleader husband, Ricky (Desi
Arnaz) and the crazy antics that she gets them into with their best
friends, Fred and Ethel Mertz (William Frawley and Vivian Vance). The
situation comedy remains an enduring classic and continues to resonate
with every generation. Lucille Ball was posthumously awarded the Legacy
of Laughter Award at the TV Land Awards in 2007 for her groundbreaking
career and body of work including her hilarious portrayal of Lucy.
“The Hills” Whitney Port has a new 90-minute special:
“Whitney: >From The Hills to The City” airing this Wednesday December
10th at 10pm ET/PT. Whitney hosts the special and takes fans on a look
back at her time on the show. As Lauren’s “rock” for the last few years,
through the good and the bad times, fans get to look at four seasons of
Whitney’s signature stares, and jaw-dropping expressions that made fans
fall in love with her. She is saying good-bye to ‘The Hills’ and hello
to ‘The City’, her new show on MTV premiering December 29 at 10pm ET/PT.
Whitney Falls Exit Interview "The City" trailer
ROB CORDDRY CHECKS IN TO “CHILDRENS’ HOSPITAL” ---------- Catch the new original WB.com web series - Childrens' Hospital - created
by and staring Rob Corddry of The Daily Show, on Joost today. Click
here to view. The satirical comedy makes fun of all the medical
dramas out there, deemphasizing the "medical" part and focusing on the
doctors' romantic and emotional extracurriculars. The physical nature of
their shenanigans and sensitive nature of some of the medical procedures
make this a show for mature audiences only.
MAKE IT A DOUBLE! MTV BRINGS BACK “A SHOT AT LOVE” FOR A
NEW SEASON WITH A NEW SPIN... ------------- “A DOUBLE SHOT AT LOVE” PREMIERES WITH BISEXUAL TWIN SISTERS EACH IN
SEARCH OF RELATIONSHIP BEGINNING DECEMBER 9. New York, NY (November 21,
2008) – “A Shot at Love” provides twice the fun, twice the jealousy and
twice the drama when the new season returns on MTV with a new twist --
featuring bisexual twin sisters Rikki and Vikki, known as the “Ikki
Twins” -- beginning December 9 at 10pm ET/PT. “A Double Shot at Love”
rounds up a group of suitors -- both straight guys and lesbians -- to
vie for each twin’s affections, while testing the traditional rules of
attraction. The first two seasons of “A Shot at Love” featured Internet
sensation Tila Tequila. Going where no dating show has gone before, “A
Double Shot at Love” is a reality-competition series that pits men
against women in a number of romantic challenges in an effort to win the
heart of the woman of their dreams, only this season there’s a spin.
When the men and woman arrive, they are pleasantly surprised to find
that the woman they are fighting for is actually gorgeous twin sisters.
All living under one roof, the 12 straight men and 12 lesbians are
narrowed down each week in a dramatic elimination ceremony. And with
both Rikki and Vikki to vie for, there will be twice the chances to find
love! Born in Pennsylvania, Rikki is the older twin, followed two
minutes later by her identical twin sister Vikki. Inseparable since
birth, they lived in nine states before moving to California to attend
San Diego State University. It was during college that their modeling
careers took off as they started hosting parties for a living and were
later featured on billboards and in numerous calendars and
advertisements across the country. Their first break came from a
modeling gig for Bench Warmer Cards, which led to them landing on the
covers of Import Turner and Fast & Sexy, two major magazines for car
enthusiasts. With their increasing popularity, in 2005 Rikki & Vikki
were asked to model for the Sexy Corvettes Calendar and heated up cities
across the world on the Hot Import Night Tour. With offers rolling in,
the twins’ were invited to compete in Steve Harvey’s Big Time Challenge,
followed by a feature in Import Tuner’s ‘Sexiest Women Ever’ special
collection issue, garnering them even more calendar and magazine covers.
"Secret" "Save
Me"
Joost now has the entire 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion
Show available. Watch Supermodel Heidi Klum, along with top models
Alessandra Ambrosio, Selita Ebanks, Doutzen Kroes, Adriana Lima, Marisa
Miller, Miranda Kerr and a bevy of other Angels, at this year’s
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The models star in this holiday infused
lingerie runway show, which also included musical performances, red
carpet interviews, model profiles and behind-the-scenes footage. The
show took place in Miami from the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach on
Wednesday, December 3rd, and Joost has it for you in its entirety! Go
backstage, walk the red carpet and attend the after party celebrating
one of the most popular lingerie brands around.
You can win $100,000 in an Online Game Based on New TNT
Series "LEVERAGE". Click
here for all the
info.
“I Got Your Backbone” The Bad Girls Club,
Tuesdays at 10/9C, only on Oxygen -------------- Despite getting off to a rocky start, the girls band together for a
night of speed dating. They gather to make up a naughty questionnaire to
take with them, but cranky Kayla manages to get angry over something the
girls are totally unaware of. Trailer EXTRA! Which Season 3 Bad Girl Are You?
Jack Black takes viewers on a trip to gamer heaven as
host of Spike TV´s 2008 VGAs airing Sunday, December 14th at 9pm. But
Black isn't the only reason to watch. As gaming fans wait to see
exclusive premieres of new releases, they can check out a never-before
seen trailer of one of the featured games, "Uncharted," now. ------------
Uncharted 2 "Nathan Drake could have quit while he was ahead, but instead he embarks
upon a new quest for treasure and glory."
TV LAND
AND TV
LAND PRIME SHOWCASE THE PREMIERE OF THE SECOND SEASON OF THE HIT REALITY
SERIES “HIGH
SCHOOL REUNION,” HOLIDAY MARATHONS AND EXCITING NEW FRIDAY
PRIME MOVIES THIS WINTER ------------------- “The Cougar” Pounces Onto Network In Spring 2009 On TV Land PRIME New York, NY, December
4, 2008 – The weather outside may be frightful but TV Land is keeping
viewers warm throughout the winter season with a hearty helping of
touching “Extreme
Makeover: Home Edition” episodes, exciting theatrical releases in
Friday PRIME Movies, the second season premiere of the hit reality
series “High School Reunion” and the spring premiere of the
much-anticipated elimination dating series “The Cougar” during its TV
Land PRIME programming block. Additionally, TV Land will air a hilarious
New Year’s Day marathon and ring in 2009 with Jan-centric episodes of “The
Brady Bunch.” ------------------- TV LAND PRIME “EXTREME
MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION HOLIDAY WEEK” MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 –
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 8 PM, ET/PT ------------------- TV Land PRIME, the
network’s primetime programming block designed to appeal to the
attitudes, life stages and interests of people in their 40s, welcomes
the most wonderful time of the year with a holiday marathon of “Extreme
Makeover: Home Edition” episodes beginning
Monday, December 8 at 8PM ET/PT. TV Land PRIME will showcase five of
the most popular families from the series during this week-long stunt
concluding on Saturday night with a two-hour special that revisits each
of these families during the holidays. Please visit our
Primetime
forum for more info and episode break-downs.
“THE REAL WORLD” HEADS BACK TO NEW YORK - MTV WELCOMES
EIGHT NEW “THE REAL WORLD” ROOMMATES - WHEN SEASON 21 SETS UP RESIDENCE
IN BROOKLYN BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 AT 10:00 P.M. ET/PT ----------------- Fans Have Unprecedented Access to the Roommates with Uncensored Footage
at RealWorldDailies.com, Live Video Chats at IamOnMTV.com and Exclusive
Footage and Photos on MTV.com. For the First Time, “The Real
World: Brooklyn” Will Broadcast in HD and Will Be Available on iTunes
for HD Download. Santa Monica, CA, December 4, 2008 –
MTV takes “The
Real World” back to its roots when the series turns 21 in Brooklyn
beginning Wednesday, January 7 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. After successfully
expanding the series to one-hour episodes last season, “The
Real World: Brooklyn” welcomes eight roommates into the house as
they discover who they really are and how false first impressions may
be. As the cameras track their every movement, viewers also will have
the opportunity to learn how the roommates continue to behave when the
episode ends and hear first-hand accounts from the roommates themselves
of what transpired through various sources, including
RealWorldDailies.com and
MTV.com. A tell-all special on the evolution of the landmark
series, entitled “The Real World: Secrets Revealed,” airs Sunday,
January 4 at 11:00 a.m. ET/PT. “The Real World: Brooklyn” is from
reality powerhouse, Bunim-Murray Productions. This is the true
story of eight strangers... For the first time, "The Real World:
Brooklyn" brings together eight (not seven) complex individuals from
different cultural backgrounds under one roof. An Iraq war veteran, a
former beauty queen, a hip hop dancing hippie, a punk rock Mormon, a
dolphin trainer, a computer geek, an abs model and an advocate for
victims of abuse all pursue their goals and dreams while debating issues
facing today’s society. As they live with seven other people, the
roommates will discover other cultures and lifestyles plus what kind of
person they are - and want to become. Rather than band together for a
job or activity like in recent seasons of “The Real World,” the
roommates spend time exploring the city, pursuing career dreams and
volunteering in the community, which is very reminiscent of the first
season in New York. In addition, inside the house, there is the usual
drama MTV viewers have come to expect: romances, misunderstandings,
fights and assorted pranks on one another. While 13 one-hour episodes
will air on MTV, the action and drama will continue off-screen and
exclusively online at
The Real World Dailies site (www.realworlddailies.com).
Beginning January 2, fans will have unprecedented access to uncensored
and unedited clips from the filming of this season that will give
viewers a front-row seat into the lives of eight strangers living
together under one roof. Fans also can put on an editor’s hat and
mash-up their own scenes, cutting together the footage to create their
own favorite “Real World” action. Users then may submit their created
scenes to be showcased on the site and entered into various contests.
Executive Producer Jim Johnston will offer insight into what the
producers were thinking with an exclusive behind-the-scenes blog each
week. Online at MTV.com, “The
Real World: Brooklyn” website will offer exclusive cast and house
photos, cast video profiles, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews
with the eight roommates. Sneak peeks of upcoming episodes and
two-minute episode recaps will be available plus previously-aired
episodes to view online. Fans will have the chance to chat in real-time
with the roommates via MTV’s social network site,
IamOnMTV.com. Plus, people can chat with other viewers while
checking out posted videos and photos from the show. In addition, music
featured in each episode will be available to listen to at
soundtrack.MTV.com. As with season 20 in Hollywood, fans of the
series will have the chance to choose who will live in the house for
season 22. Casting for the next season is currently underway at
RealWorldCasting.MTV.com with videos, blogs and photos of
prospective roommates. Vote now through December 10 and be a part of
“The Real World” casting process. The first MTV series to broadcast in
HD, “The Real World: Brooklyn” will be available for HD download on
iTunes, beginning January 8. Plus, viewers may revisit previous
seasons 18-20 (Denver, Sydney and Hollywood) for a reduced price. “The
Real World: Brooklyn” also will be available for SD download on the XBox
Live Marketplace and Amazon.com. Read more on our
primetime
forum under Reality shows.
MTV PRESENTS… “BROMANCE” - A BROMANTIC COMEDY FROM
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - RYAN SEACREST THROUGH HIS RYAN SEACREST PRODUCTIONS
BANNER & “THE HILLS” STAR BRODY JENNER - Premiers tonight, 12/3/08, at
11pm following the remixed version of the Britney Spears special. ---------------- Network Has Made A 6 Episode Commitment
‘Bromances’ are taking Hollywood by storm. With their extreme sports
adventures, witty banter and ultra cool parties; these super close
celebrity male friendships are the envy of guys everywhere. “Bromance,”
is a non-scripted series that will take a group of regular guys from
around the country and bring them to Hollywood to have a “Bromance” with
“The Hills” breakout star, Brody Jenner. In the end, Brody will befriend
one guy and invite him to become part of his entourage. MTV has made a 6
episode commitment. Unfortunately, in Hollywood finding the perfect guy
you can trust and chill with can be just as hard as finding a
girlfriend. Brody will have the “bros” compete in various group and
individual activities that will test their trust, reliability and
compatibility to determine who truly belongs in his inner circle. From
skydiving into Las Vegas, to dealing with the Paparazzi, to being his
wingman, each episode will feature one “group date” and the always
important “alone time” with Brody. Throughout the series, the pool of
“bros” gets smaller as contestants get eliminated in the “Hot Tub
elimination ceremony,” where rejected “bros” will be asked to leave the
bachelor pad, dripping wet, wearing a swim suit with luggage in hand. In
the end, the winner will take home an incredible prize package, move out
to Hollywood and secure a spot as the newest member of Jenner’s
entourage. “‘Bromance’ takes a successful TV format and turns it on its
head in an irreverent way that would only work for MTV,” said Liz
Gateley, SVP MTV Series Development. “Brody is the perfect fit for this
concept -- he is type of guy everyone wants to hang out with and we’re
excited to further solidify our long-standing relationship with him that
started with ‘The Hills.’” “From ‘Superbad’ and ‘Wedding Crashers’ to
‘Entourage,’ pop culture is filled with numerous examples of unabashed
male bonding. As every guy knows, close male friendships aren't just a
quirky television plotline or a running gag in the movies. ‘Bromance’ is
the first reality series to fully explore the essence of these life-long
friendships,” said Ryan Seacrest, executive producer. “I am eager to
have the opportunity to work with Liz Gateley, Tony DiSanto, Ryan
Seacrest and MTV, and produce a series that is unique and will resonate
with audiences everywhere,” said Brody Jenner. “Working as a producer on
‘Bromance’ will give me the opportunity to exert my knowledge in a
creative forum as well as strengthen my existing relationship with a
paramount network such as MTV.” Ryan Seacrest, Brody Jenner and Eric
Podwall will serve as the Executive Producers of “Bromance”. Eliot
Goldberg, Jason Henry and Kathy Sutula are co-executive producers. Jason
Henry and Kathy Sutula are co-creators. Frankie Delgado is a producer.
Maira Suro and Lauren Dolgen are MTV executives overseeing the
production. See the trailer
here.
Word Guru “The Sarah Silverman Program” is all new
tomorrow night at 10:30pm on Comedy Central. ------------- Sarah runs into one of her catchphrase idols, and she’s inspired to come
up with her own slang. ------------- About The Sarah Silverman Program: Sarah Silverman stars as...Sarah Silverman in the "The Sarah Silverman
Program." Her everyday life--which is just that much more exciting than
yours--is played out through scripted scenes, animation, and absurd
songs. Without a care in the world, Sarah spends her time with her
sister (played by real-life sister Laura Silverman), geeky neighbors who
may or may not be gay (Brian Posehn and Steve Agee), and the kindhearted
and mustachioed Officer Jay (Jay Johnston). Without caring for anyone
but herself, Sarah skates by on her good looks, quick wit and
uncompromising immaturity. “The Sarah Silverman Program” airs Thursday
nights at 10: 30pm on Comedy Central.
MTV CELEBRATES THE SEASON WITH “FNMTV PREMIERES: HAPPY
FN HOLIDAYS” ON DECEMBER 5TH AT 8:00PM ET/PT ---------- Featuring
Appearances By Miley Cyrus, Secondhand Serenade And Metro Station And A
Special Performance By Fall Out Boy. Featuring A Sneak Peek of Britney
Spears’ “Circus” Video. Santa who??? In the spirit of holiday
gift-giving, MTV will air a special presentation of “FNMTV PREMIERES,”
with a gift of four all new videos from some of today’s biggest music
stars. Hosted by Pete Wentz, in his first television appearance since
welcoming new son Bronx Mowgli, “FNMTV PREMIERES: Happy FN Holidays”
will air on December 5th at 8:00pm ET/PT. Over the hot and hazy days of
summer, viewers got a taste of what the “FNMTV” hype was all about. Now
MTV is making your holidays toasty with the television debuts of new
videos from Miley Cyrus, The Game, Secondhand Serenade and Metro
Station. Viewers will also get a special treat when Pete Wentz and his
Fall Out Boy band mates take the stage to perform their current hit
single "I Don't Care" from their upcoming album Folie A Deux. Travis
McCoy of Gym Class Heroes will also be on hand as the house DJ. The
“Happy FN Holidays” fun will continue when Pete Wentz and his sidekick
Dirty Santa give our in-studio guests coolest holiday gifts and tons of
other surprises throughout the night! As an additional stocking stuffer,
viewers will enjoy a :30 second sneak peek of Britney's new video
"Circus," in advance of MTV.com’s exclusive premiere on Friday night.
“FNMTV PREMIERES” is still all about the viewer feedback, so after the
fans have a chance to check out the newest videos to hit our airwaves,
they can head over to fnmtv.mtv.com to submit and share all their
comments with other loyal FN viewers. Dave Sirulnick and Jesse
Ignjatovic (Den of Thieves) serve as Executive Producers for the “FNMTV
PREMIERES” show. Amy Doyle, Joanna Bomberg and Robin Katz serve as
Executives in Charge of Music & Talent. Garrett English is Executive in
Charge. Jeff Altrock serves as Producer.
PEOPLE + REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES = TRUE LIFE - DREAMERS +
PURSUING GOALS = MADE ------ “MADE” AND “TRUE LIFE” WILL PREMIERE RIVETING NEW EPISODES ON DECEMBER
6, 2008 FROM 1PM TO 8PM ET/PT ------ New York, NY – November 20, 2008 – Ever wondered what it’s like to go
from being a geek into a rock star? Making a relationship work is hard
but what if the person you’re seeing is in love with someone else? Find
out with brand new episodes of MTV’s award winning series “True Life”
(http://truelife.mtv.com) and “MADE” (http://made.mtv.com) premiering on
Saturday, December 6th from 1pm to 8pm ET/PT. Starting at 1pm ET/PT
MTV’s Emmy Award winning series, “Made” will highlight the challenges
and accomplishments that young people face as they attempt a
life-changing transformation with “Made:
Home Coming Queen,”“Made: Rock Star” and
“Made: Hip Hop Dancer.” Then at 5pm ET/PT MTV News &
Docs critically acclaimed series “True Life” will bring you closer to
three compelling new topics in “True
Life: I’m In A Love Triangle,”“True Life: I Have PTSD” and
“True Life: I’m Competitive With My Friends” Below are
detailed descriptions of the MADE and True Life episodes that are
scheduled to air from 1pm to 8pm ET/PT:
1pm – “Made
: Home Coming Queen” - Zombie-loving free spirit Andrea wants to
change her image and leave a legacy for contributing to her high school.
That is why she wants to be MADE into homecoming queen.
2pm – “Made:
Rock Star” - Since moving from Guam to Colorado at age 4, shy girl
Michelle has felt trapped by her inability to open up. Now she's ready
to take the plunge and show the world her inner fabulousness by being
MADE into a rock star.
3pm – “Made: Hip Hop Dancer” - Theater geek Tanner has
no game with the girls. Now he wants to trade in his old school prep for
some hustle and flow by being MADE into a hip hop dancer.
4pm – “Made: Basketball Player” - Pudgy theater kid
Avery loved entertaining audiences in the school plays until he realized
that it wasn't getting him the respect he wanted. Now he's ready to show
his peers and family how tough he can be by being MADE into a Varsity
Basketball player!
5pm - “True Life: I’m Competitive with My Friends” –
“Anything you can do I can do better.” From reality TV to spelling bees,
college admissions to college ball, in our society competition is
celebrated and encouraged. And who better to compete with than the
people you spend all your time with? On this episode we’ll explore the
intensely competitive spirit that infuses many friendships, causing
tension, conflict, drama, jealousy, excitement and sometimes even the
end of the friendship itself.
6pm - “True
Life: I Have PTSD”- One in five veterans of the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan report symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental
illness that causes depression, inability to trust, constant alertness,
nightmares and fits of rage. If untreated, severe PTSD can last a
lifetime and make it impossible to hold down a job, form a lasting
relationship, stay sober or lead a satisfying life. Yet only half of
veterans with symptoms seek treatment. In this episode of MTV’s “True
Life,” viewers will see what it’s really like to live with PTSD through
three young veterans who are struggling to get their lives back on
track.
MTV is bringing fans new programming of “Paris Hilton’s My New BFF”
including a reunion special, official After Show and more. --------- “Paris Hilton’s My New BFF” new programming includes: “Paris Hilton’s My New BFF” Reunion Special Tuesday, December 2nd at 9pm
ET/PT. Hosted by Ryan Stout, this hour long special will bring Paris
face to face with all 18 contestants to talk about the funniest, most
dramatic and scandalous moments of the season. Fans will also get an
update on what the contestants have been doing since they heard the
dreadful phrase “TTYN.” ---------- “Paris Hilton’s My New BFF” Season Finale Tuesday, December 2nd at 10pm
ET/PT. Paris takes the final two contestants on a trip to New York City
where she spends special one on one time with both. Upon their return to
LA, Paris asks each contestant for their “final pleas” before making the
ultimate decision. Last minute drama nearly prevents Paris from picking
her new BFF. ---------- “Paris Hilton’s My New BFF” After Show Tuesday, December 2nd at 11pm
ET/PT. Join Perez Hilton as he introduces us to Paris Hilton's inner
circle of intimate friends as they discuss what it is like to be her BFF.
Paris gives viewers insight into her final decision and her experience
on the show. Perez will also be taking calls and texts from fans to hear
about their BFF horror stories. ---------- Videos ***Take a look at some of the past moments from the show*** Paris Hilton's My
New BFF – Lauren Paris Hilton's My
New BFF – Kayley Paris Hilton's My
New BFF – Kiki Paris Hilton's My
New BFF -- Lady Killer Paris Hilton's My
New BFF -- Toasts Paris Hilton's My
New BFF -- Man Polo Paris Hilton's My
New BFF -- Helicopter Ride<--------------NEW
With
the end of the year coming, WWE is going to bring an end to all things
with Armageddon! In the latest Pay Per View event, Chris Jericho will
take on the man who stole the gold from his, John Cena, in an all out
war for the World Heavyweight Championship! Prepare for Armageddon,
happening live Sunday December 14th at 8e/5p PM only on Pay Per View.
For more details, please visit
http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/. Before they end the world, WWE
is still taking it over online! In 2008, WWE was the #2 search term on
Yahoo.com. A big thanks goes out to the WWE Universe for making this
happen! Read more at WWE.com -
http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/news/wweyahoo.
"The Beast" on A&E premiering January 15th at 10 PM. In “The Beast,” an
unorthodox but effective FBI veteran (Patrick Swayze) trains a new
partner (Travis Fimmel) in his hard-edged and psychologically clever
style of agenting while himself being pursued by a secret Internal
Affairs team. The mischievous veteran hazes his new partner as they work
undercover, brilliantly manipulating situations, constantly testing his
new partner and pushing him to delve deeper into his "roles." As he
realizes he can no longer maintain normal relationships and still do his
job, the rookie is confronted with yet another challenge: An FBI team
trying to enlist him as a double-agent in the bureau's investigation of
his partner. Click
here
for more information, pictures, and video.
BRITNEY SPEARS SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT IN A NEW
DOCUMENTARY ‘BRITNEY: FOR THE RECORD” AIRING EXCLUSIVELY ON MTV ON
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH AT 10PM ET/PT ------------- In the 90-minute exclusive documentary film, "Britney: For The Record,”
Britney granted access to the award winning team at @radical.media to
tell her side of the story in her own words. The film will not only give
viewers a look into what it is truly like to walk in the shoes of one of
today’s biggest musical icons, but behind-the-scenes access to
everything from Britney recording her new album to preparing for her
appearance on the “2008 MTV Video Music Awards,” and much more.
"Britney: For The Record” will air exclusively on MTV on Sunday,
November 30th at 10pm ET/PT. "MTV has had a long history with Britney
Spears and our support for her has been unwavering," said Tony DiSanto,
Executive Vice President of Series Development for MTV. "We are thrilled
she has chosen MTV as the exclusive outlet to share the intimate details
of her personal journey for the first time ever." In an unprecedented
three month shoot where no topic was off limits, acclaimed filmmaker
Phil Griffin captured, via personal stories and all-access to her during
her day to day life, an intimate look into the artist that reveals those
closest to her, gives insight into her music and career and a glimpse
into her hopes and aspirations for the future. "So much has gone on over
the last couple of years and there's a lot that people don't know about
me that I want them to know.” said Britney "I wanted to make this film
because I started to feel like I wasn't being seen in the light that I
wanted to be seen in. This is an opportunity to set the record straight
and talk about what I've been through and where I'm headed." "Britney:
For The Record" will show the reality of trying to live a normal life
after all that has been exposed through the media. To check out an
exclusive teaser trailer from "Britney: For The Record” go to
http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?vid=287976. Britney Spears’ sixth
studio album, Circus, on Jive Records will be released on Tuesday,
December 2nd, her 27th birthday. The album’s first single “Womanizer,”
was officially released to radio on September 26th.
Joost has put together a great Thanksgiving feature.
Very Special Episodes: "Thanksgiving" is a playlist of everyone’s
favorite TV families celebrating the holiday -- the Keatons, The Walshes,
the unconventional “Friends” family and many more! -------------- You can find Very Special Episodes: Thanksgiving here:
http://www.joost.com/024jl6j/t/Very-Special-EpisodesThanksgiving&utm_campaign=viralcontent&utm_source=wiredset&utm_medium=ext_referral -------------- Below are some of the great episodes in the playlist: Friends "All the Thanksgivings"
90210 "The Kindness of Strangers" Gilmore Girls "A Deep Fried Korean Thanksgiving"
Family Ties "No Nukes is Good Nukes" The OC "The Cold Turkey"
Eight is Enough "All the Vice Presidents Men" Everwood "A Thanksgiving Tale"
Daniel Boone "The Thanksgiving Episode" Friends "The Late Thanksgiving"
90210 "Radar Love" Friends "Ross Got High"
Gilmore Girls "He's Slippin' Him Bread...Dig"
Season three of Oxygen’s “The Bad Girls Club” is back! -------------- What: Bad just got good on season three of Oxygen’s “The Bad Girls Club”. This
time around, the girls bring a touch of sexy, sorority girl glamour, but
don’t be fooled – they’re just as bad, party just as hard, and hook up
just as much as the past seasons’ girls. From day one, they bring the
wild and crazy that will definitely keep the season interesting. So
don’t be sad Tanisha is gone – these ladies do NOT disappoint. When: Season three premieres on Tuesday, December 2nd at 10/9C, only on
Oxygen! Where: Meet the Girls
Don't forget to catch the two-hour season finale for
“Coolio’s Rules” airs tomorrow night, 11/25 at 10/9C, only on Oxygen!
From tvguide.com
Eli Stone, Dirty Sexy Money and Pushing Up Daisies all get the ax. Pop,
pop, pop go all three sophomore bubbles shows at ABC. Sources tell
TVGuide.com that the network has taken a pass on greenlighting any
additional episodes of Pushing Daisies, Eli Stone and Dirty Sexy Money,
and that all three series will come to an end when this season's
13-episode orders expire. (ABC's other "bubble show," Life on Mars, just
got an order for four additional episodes and will be moving to
Wednesday nights in January.) Daisies wrapped production on its 13th
episode last week, at which point series creator Bryan Fuller said he
was holding out hope that high-ranking advocates for his show would work
some magic. Didn't happen. Fuller, though, has said that Ned and Chuck's
story, in such a sitch, will continue on in comic-book form. So there's
that. Dirty Sexy stars William Baldwin and Seth Gabel told TVGuide.com
earlier this week that they were just finishing their own 13th episode,
and urged fans to tune in, or see the Darlings cash out. Like the
economy, they got caught in a downward spiral. Eli Stone was perhaps the
longest shot of the three, not benefiting from the fanatical support
that the fantastical Daisies did, nor possessing the sexy sheen of DSM.
Is all hope lost for fans of the above? I'm not one to extend false
expectations, but an insider from at least one of the aforementioned
trio urges me to remind you that as long as new episodes are on the air,
there is always that slim chance that improved ratings could — could —
beckon a white horse to save the day.
Screen Actors Guild may go on strike now. From
Hollywood Insider: Thought we were all done with this? Think
again: After its attempt to negotiate with the conglomerates failed
(again) on Friday, the Screen Actors Guild announced it will mount a
"full-scale education campaign" to convince its 120,000-plus members to
support a strike authorization vote. The union needs approval from 75
percent of its voting members in order to launch a strike. SAG has been
working without a contract since June and is the only major Hollywood
union without a deal. The writers, directors, and daytime soap stars
have already hammered out their own agreements with the Alliance of
Motion Picture and Television Producers. "Critical issues unique to
actors remain in dispute," according to a union statement. "We have
already made difficult decisions and sacrifices in an attempt to reach
an agreement. Now it's time for the SAG members to stand united and
empower the national negotiating committee to bargain with the strength
of a possible work stoppage behind them." Given the country's deepening
recession, it seems unlikely the membership would favor another
crippling strike—especially going into awards season. Another work
stoppage could result in the cancellation of the Golden Globes, which
was already reduced to a cheesy press conference earlier this year
because of the 100-day writers' strike. No timeline has been set for the
mailing or return of strike authorization ballots.
From
tvguide.com:
Lipstick Jungle fans still in fear of the series' rumored retirement
may have some additional hope to hold onto. In light of renewed
interest in the show, NBC has decided to move up its Friday timeslot to
9 pm/ET, Variety says. The new berth, however, sets Crusoe sailing
out to Saturdays. The ladies of the Jungle will start primping in
Crusoe's vacated hour starting Dec. 5. In recent weeks, Brooke
Shields and costar Kim Raver
have suggested that the series is still going strong, while a
production insider told TVGuide.com that "there's still hope" for the
series' longevity. Might this new time slot help extend Lipstick's life?
"Coolio's Rules" season finale information: What: In the two-hour season finale of Oxygen’s “Coolio’s Rules”, the family
goes through some changes that ends with Artis moving out and Coolio
disappointed and heartbroken. When: Tuesday, November 25th, starting at 10/9C only on Oxygen. Where: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epD6U8yi1UE
MAKE IT A DOUBLE! MTV BRINGS BACK “A SHOT AT LOVE” FOR A
NEW SEASON WITH A NEW SPIN... ---------- “A DOUBLE SHOT AT LOVE” PREMIERES WITH BISEXUAL TWIN SISTERS EACH IN
SEARCH OF RELATIONSHIP BEGINNING DECEMBER 9 -------------- New York, NY (November 21, 2008) – “A Shot at Love” provides twice the
fun, twice the jealousy and twice the drama when the new season returns
on MTV with a new twist -- featuring bisexual twin sisters Rikki and
Vikki, known as the “Ikki Twins” -- beginning December 9 at 10pm ET/PT.
“A Double Shot at Love” rounds up a group of suitors -- both straight
guys and lesbians -- to vie for each twin’s affections, while testing
the traditional rules of attraction. The first two seasons of “A Shot at
Love” featured Internet sensation Tila Tequila. Going where no dating
show has gone before, “A Double Shot at Love” is a reality-competition
series that pits men against women in a number of romantic challenges in
an effort to win the heart of the woman of their dreams, only this
season there’s a spin. When the men and woman arrive, they are
pleasantly surprised to find that the woman they are fighting for is
actually gorgeous twin sisters. All living under one roof, the 12
straight men and 12 lesbians are narrowed down each week in a dramatic
elimination ceremony. And with both Rikki and Vikki to vie for, there
will be twice the chances to find love! Born in Pennsylvania, Rikki is
the older twin, followed two minutes later by her identical twin sister
Vikki. Inseparable since birth, they lived in nine states before moving
to California to attend San Diego State University. It was during
college that their modeling careers took off as they started hosting
parties for a living and were later featured on billboards and in
numerous calendars and advertisements across the country. Their first
break came from a modeling gig for Bench Warmer Cards, which led to them
landing on the covers of Import Turner and Fast & Sexy, two major
magazines for car enthusiasts. With their increasing popularity, in 2005
Rikki & Vikki were asked to model for the Sexy Corvettes Calendar and
heated up cities across the world on the Hot Import Night Tour. With
offers rolling in, the twins’ were invited to compete in Steve Harvey’s
Big Time Challenge, followed by a feature in Import Tuner’s ‘Sexiest
Women Ever’ special collection issue, garnering them even more calendar
and magazine covers. The second season of “A Shot at Love” ranked #1 in
its time period (Tue 10-11p) among P12-34 versus all cable competition
and reached over 80 million total viewers (P2+), with over 37 million
from the P12-34 core demographic.
50 CENT SCHOOLS ASPIRING BUSINESS MOGULS IN THE ART OF
SUCCESS IN THE NEW MTV SERIES “50 CENT: THE MONEY AND THE POWER” SET TO
AIR ON THURSDAYS AT 10PM ET/PT ---------------- 50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) was the top earning rapper in 2007, earning
an astonishing $150 million, according to Forbes magazine. He parlayed a
stake in Vitamin Water to a 9-figure payout and he continues to be the
single savviest businessman in the music game. As he puts it, "If I was
just my image, I wouldn't have made this much money." 50 Cent’s success
is nothing less than the American dream and this show is his coming out
party as an inspiration to a new generation of street-savvy
entrepreneurs. His forthcoming book, “The 50th Law,” co-authored with
Robert Greene ("The 48 Laws of Power"), will share the lessons he
learned as a street hustler and how those lessons allowed him to become
the massive success he is today. In “50 Cent: The Money and the Power,”
hosted by and starring 50 Cent, he will share these lessons with a lucky
few. The winner, the young man or woman whose ideas and drive make them
worthy of 50's support, receives a $100,000 investment from 50 Cent
himself. “50 Cent: "The Money and the Power” airs on MTV on Thursdays at
10pm ET/PT. “50 Cent: The Money and the Power” contestants worked
together while also living at “Camp Curtis,” a Brooklyn warehouse where
they slept in tents named after the five boroughs of New York City. The
14 wannabe moguls, personally hand-picked by 50 Cent, compete in
inventive challenges that 50 Cent helped to create, while mastering the
skills that took the rapper from his hard-knock life to the top of
corporate America. Each week, 50 Cent will narrow down his search by
testing the candidates on the knowledge he has taught them while pushing
them to their limit. Viewers will be treated to special appearances by
LL Cool J, Aubrey O’Day of Danity Kane, Lloyd Banks and radio
personality and blogger Miss Info. And since no business mogul can work
alone, 50 Cent recruited his G-Unit label mate Tony Yayo to be his
“Underboss” and right hand man. Yayo kept contestants in line for 50
Cent throughout series. Ultimately, the last individual standing will,
in 50’s eyes, possess the strongest combination of business flair,
strength, ambition, and fearlessness to win the $100,000 and help
achieve their dream and pave the way to future mogul status. “50 Cent:
The Money and the Power” was mostly shot in New York City (in and around
Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, etc...) and will have ten one hour episodes. The Money and The
Power – Fight -
MTV Show Page
- YouTube Trailer
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Trailer
David Alan Grier Continues To Fill TV’s Black Hole With
“Chocolate News” --------- "Chocolate News" takes on a variety of contemporary topics from a
decidedly African-American perspective and everyone and everything is
fair game. The series stars David Alan Grier who, in addition to serving
as the acerbic, all-knowing, in-studio host, portrays multiple
characters within the series' investigative reports, which are presented
by a cast of three correspondents. “Chocolate News” airs every Wednesday
at 10:30 pm on Comedy Central. David Alan Grier on Dog the Bounty Hunter David Alan Grier asks the question: Who would have thought that a white
trash, redneck, ex-biker, mullet-wearing, Elvis-looking motherf**ker
named "Dog" would use the "n-word"? Ebony Treachery Despite the challenges of having physically integrated bi-racial
conjoined fraternal twins, Ron Don and Lainie Wainscott-Merkeson
committed themselves to raising their children colorblind. Just Say Yes Maverick principal Johnny Tapp explains why he suspended his school's
abstinence-only curriculum. Nat Turner Reenactment Terry Slater and his group of brave historians reenact the most famous
slave uprising in history, with a few extrapolated details.
PEOPLE
+ REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES = TRUE LIFE DREAMERS + PURSUING GOALS = MADE “MADE” AND “TRUE LIFE” WILL PREMIERE RIVETING NEW EPISODES ON DECEMBER
6, 2008 FROM 1PM TO 8PM ET/PT ------------- New York, NY – November 20, 2008 – Ever wondered what it’s like to go
from being a geek into a rock star? Making a relationship work is hard
but what if the person you’re seeing is in love with someone else? Find
out with brand new episodes of
MTV’s award winning series “True
Life” (http://truelife.mtv.com)
and
“MADE” (http://made.mtv.com)
premiering on Saturday, December 6th from 1pm to 8pm ET/PT. Starting at
1pm ET/PT MTV’s Emmy Award winning series, “Made” will highlight the
challenges and accomplishments that young people face as they attempt a
life-changing transformation with “Made:
Home Coming Queen,”“Made: Rock Star” and
“Made: Hip Hop Dancer.” Then at 5pm ET/PT MTV News & Docs
critically acclaimed series “True Life” will bring you closer to three
compelling new topics in “True
Life: I’m In A Love Triangle,”“True Life: I Have PTSD” and
“True Life: I’m Competitive With My Friends” Check out our
primetime
forum for more information on each episode.
TUNE IN FOR AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF TV LAND'S ORGINAL
SERIES "MYTHS AND LEGENDS" ON NOVEMBER 19TH AT 10PM --------- "Myths and Legends" airs during TV Land PRIME, the network's primetime
programming block designed to appeal to the attitudes, life stage and
interests of people in their 40s and 50s. --------- "BIGFOOT PHONE HOME" Did the well-known household detergent, Ivory Snow, feature a young
Marilyn Chambers on their box prior to her rise to fame as an adult film
actress? Did Mars Inc. - makers of M&M's – really turn down product
placement in the 1982 hit film "E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial," paving the
way for Reese's Pieces to cash in on E.T.'s success? Was Brian Jones of
The Rolling Stones murdered? Is the famous grainy footage of "Bigfoot" a
hoax?
HARK THE HERALD HERØES, STEPHEN SINGS! STEPHEN COLBERT
AND FRIENDS PRESENT "A COLBERT CHRISTMAS: THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL!"
ONE-HOUR SPECIAL DEBUTS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 10PM ET/PT -------- Musical Performances By Stephen Colbert, Elvis Costello, Feist, Toby
Keith, John Legend, Willie Nelson and Jon Stewart -------- "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift Of All!" DVD Hits Stores On
Tuesday, November 25 COMEDY CENTRAL Records Will Also Release Songs From The Special As A
Digital Album Available Exclusively On iTunes On Tuesday, November 25
With A Portion Of The Proceeds From Both Releases Benefiting The Charity
Feeding America -------- This year, a great American holiday tradition is born – watching "A
Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!," Stephen Colbert's
one-hour original musical holiday special premiering Sunday, November 23
at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on COMEDY CENTRAL. In the special, Colbert is on his
way to perform with Elvis Costello in New York City but is trapped by
snow in his cabin in upstate New York (bear country). Luckily, his
friends Feist, Toby Keith, John Legend, Willie Nelson and Jon Stewart
stop by to help him celebrate the season. "A Colbert Christmas: The
Greatest Gift of All!" features original songs written by David
Javerbaum (executive producer, "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart") and
composer Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne), who recently
collaborated on the Tony®-nominated Broadway musical "Cry Baby," with
the exception of "(What's So Funny 'bout) Peace, Love And Understanding"
which was written by Nick Lowe. The songs were produced by Schlesinger
and Steven M. Gold. Theme music and score also by Schlesinger and Gold. --------- Songs performed on "A Colbert Christmas" include: "Another Christmas Song" – Stephen Colbert
"Have I Got A Present For You" – Toby Keith "The Little Dealer Boy" – Stephen Colbert and Willie Nelson
"Can I Interest You In Hannukah?" – Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart
"Nutmeg" – Stephen Colbert and John Legend "Please Be Patient" – Feist
"There Are Much Worse Things To Believe In" – Stephen Colbert and Elvis
Costello "(What's So Funny 'bout) Peace, Love And Understanding" – Stephen
Colbert, Elvis Costello, Feist, Toby Keith, John Legend and Willie
Nelson --------- For everyone in Colbert Nation, "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift
of All!" DVD is the perfect stocking stuffer. It will hit stores on
Tuesday, November 25, released via COMEDY CENTRAL Home Entertainment and
Paramount Home Entertainment. The bonus features include a book burning
Yule log, video advent calendar, alternate endings and more. COMEDY
CENTRAL Records will also release the songs from the special as a
digital album available exclusively on iTunes on Tuesday, November 25. A
portion of the proceeds from both the DVD and iTunes will benefit the
charity Feeding America. Feeding America, (formerly known as America's
Second Harvest), feeds America's hungry through a nationwide network of
member food banks and engages the country in the fight to end hunger. It
is the nation's largest charitable hunger-relief organization, with a
network of more than 200 Member food banks and food rescue organizations
serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. For
more information, visit www.feedingamerica.org. "A Colbert Christmas:
The Greatest Gift of All" is produced by Spartina Productions, Inc.
Colbert and Allison Silverman are the executive producers with Meredith
Bennett and Richard Dahm as co-executive producers. Jim Hoskinson is the
director. Lou Wallach and Dan Powell are the executives in charge of
production for COMEDY CENTRAL.
RIHANNA’S “REHAB” MAKES PRIMETIME DEBUT ON MTV TODAY,
NOVEMBER 17, 2008 AT 11:30PM ------------- Rihanna continues the meteoric run of her hit album “Good
Girl Gone Bad” with the release of a scorching video for her latest
single “Rehab,”
featuring
Justin Timberlake, across multiple MTV Networks platforms on Monday.
Premiere information for “Rehab” includes: "Rehab” will have its Prime Time Premiere on MTV on Monday, November 17,
2008 at 11:30pm ET/PT. Viewers tuning in to MTV throughout the day can
get a preview of the video during show credits on the network. The
on-air debut of the video comes just one week after MTV featured the
single during an episode of “The
Hills.” In addition to the big MTV premiere, MTV Jams and
MTV HITS will feature special 30-second promotion of the Premiere on
MTV. MTV JAMS,
MTV HITS,
MTV TR3S,
MTV2 and
LOGO will spin the video all day long on Monday for viewers.
The online community will be shown special love on Monday with “Rehab”
video features in advance of the MTV premiere. Upon visiting the MTV.com
and Logoonline.com websites on Monday evening, visitors will be able to
see the video early from the Home Page Marquee.
Buzzworthy and
NewNowNext, official blog sites for MTV and Logo, will also post the
video during the day. The sites will also feature special additional
coverage for the video on Rihanna’s music page.
Season Finale of Ski Patrol What: On the first episode, a young skier has a bad fall and can’t remember
where he is or what year it is. On the second episode, a young skier
knocks into an older skier. As the younger gets up to apologize, Grandpa
hits him over the head with his ski stick in a rage. When: The season finale of “Ski Patrol” is going out in back-to-back episodes
starting at 11pm, and the second episode at 11:30pm on Wednesday, only
on truTV. Where: Forgetful skier -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vygRy2mhqCU Angry Grandpa -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abPBgHKC6tc
The next episode of Coolio's Rules: What: Coolio leaves for Venice to shoot his music video, and the girls decide
it’d be the perfect time to throw a big party and go on a double-date.
Too bad the party ends in something precious in the house broken and the
older girls go on a date the day their Dad gets home. Coolio finds out
where they are and decides to crash their little love-fest. When: Tuesdays at 10/9C, only on Oxygen. Where: http://o2.oxygen.com/player/?id=824641 BONUS VIDEO: Coolio wants to help his youngest daughter, Jackie, with her diet and
health, so he takes a raw food class with her. Who knew Coolio was so
health-conscious! http://o2.oxygen.com/player/?id=835825
WARNER HOME VIDEO LAUNCHES WARNERBLU.COM WITH 100 DAYS
OF BLU-RAY SWEEPSTAKES Beginning November 13, Visitors to WarnerBlu.com Can Enter to Win a Blu-ray
Home Theater System and 100-disc Blu-ray Library Burbank, Calif., November 13, 2008 - To promote WarnerBlu.com
www.warnerblu.com , a new web
site that showcases Warner Bros. extensive catalog of movies available
on Blu-ray Disc, Warner Home Video is launching the 100 Days of Blu-ray
Sweepstakes, featuring a grand prize Blu-ray home theater system and
100-disc Blu-ray library. Designed by Warner Bros. Advanced Digital Services, the 100 Days of Blu-ray
Sweepstakes will run from November 13, 2008 through February 20, 2009 on
www.wb.com . This innovative sweepstakes offers players the chance to
win multiple bonus entries in addition to their daily entry in their
quest for the grand prize. Bonus entries can be scored by participating
in a trivia game related to Warner Bros.' featured Blu-ray title of the
day. Also, Warner Bros. will award the featured title of the day to one
lucky winner each day. WarnerBlu.com is a one stop destination for consumers who want to learn
more about Blu-ray, browse the expansive number of Warner titles
available on Blu-ray Disc, see what titles are coming soon, look for
special offers, and make purchases to build their home library. To see what this new site has to offer and for more information on the
100 Days of Blu-ray Sweepstakes, check out
WarnerBlu.com.
MTV’s “Total Finale Live” airs this Sunday, November 16,
2008 at 8PM EST/PST. Click
here to see a
retrospective clip - “TRL in 60 Seconds”:
SPIKE TV ANNOUNCES NOMINEES AND CATEGORIES FOR 6th ANNUAL “VIDEO GAME
AWARDS” Click
here for
more info.
MTV GIVES VIEWERS VIP ACCESS TO STAR STUDDED SUPER SWEET
16 EVENT FEATURING THE PREMIERE OF “TOP 10 MOST STUNTIN’ CELEBRITY
BASHES” AND BACK TO BACK EPISODES OF “MY SUPER SWEET 16” ON NOVEMBER
22ND FROM 1:00-3:30PM ET/PT --------------- MTV’s sweet16.mtv.com Grants Viewers Full Access To Exclusive Scenes And
A Chance To Catch Up With Your Favorite Sweet 16er. For some people, the
rite of passage we call Sweet Sixteen can mean a party with your
friends, a few presents and a cake of your choice. However, what happens
when your dad’s an A-List producer, your mom is a legendary DJ, or your
album went platinum? Viewers find out during a “My Super Sweet 16”
marathon including the premiere of “Top 10 Most Stuntin’ Celebrity
Bashes,” a countdown featuring celebrity bashed from the past seven
seasons. The one hour special is followed by back to back episodes of
celeb themed episodes.
The following is a line-up of the “My Super Sweet 16” Marathon:
Saturday, November 22nd:
1pm ET/PT- It’s time for the Top 10 Most Stuntin’
Celebrity Bashes! Over the past few years, MY SUPER SWEET 16 has brought
you some of the most over-the-top and outrageous parties anyone's ever
seen - and nobody did it bigger and badder than when celebrity’s kids
have their time in the spotlight! From Swagger Sweet 16's to
star-studded 21st birthday bashes, we're going to count down the top ten
most iconic Celebrity Bashes ever. Our countdown will be hosted by the
stepson of the ultimate partier,
Sean
‘Diddy’ Combs, Quincy Brown who is currently wearing the crown as
the Sweet 16 fan favorite!
2pm ET/PT- Demetrius lives a life that is truly UNREAL,
but it is understandable once you know that his dad is
Timbaland. The norm for him is hanging out with celebrities,
vacationing in Saint Tropez while rocking diamonds and designer duds.
His dream is not just to follow in his dad’s footsteps, by being the top
producer, but by throwing the hottest party around. With a little help
from dad, Demetrius’ Saint-Tropez themed Sweet 16 will include hot
dancers, a suave Gucci suit, live animals, and even a performance by
Timbaland himself! Is that enough for this young stud? Nope, he wants
his favorite artist
Lil
Wayne to perform as well. Will Demetrius’ birthday bash live up to
the legendary parties his father throws? Or will this teenager realize
that stuntin’ like your daddy is a lot harder than it seems?
2:30pm ET/PT- Christy is not your typical teenager. Her
mom is renowned DJ Spinderella of
“Salt-N-Pepa” and her dad is former NBA player and basketball legend
Kenny Anderson. At times overshadowed by her parent’s success, Christy
thinks it’s her time to shine. Pro skaters, dance performances and body
painting are just a small part of her 80s skate park themed birthday
bash. All this plus a special surprise—Christy on the turntables! Will
Christy be able to grab the spotlight and shine like a star or will the
record scratch on her big night?
3pm ET/PT-
Soulja Boy Tell’em burst onto the scene in 2005 with his catchy rap
style and addictive dance moves. He quickly gained a loyal fan base by
posting dance videos and songs online which allowed his first album to
go platinum. Now he is turning 18 and wants to throw a ‘Super Swag 18th
Birthday’ bash at an Atlanta mansion. Soulja Boy Tell’em himself will be
performing as a way to thank all of his fans for helping take off. Will
he pull it off and give his fans the pool party of a lifetime? Or will
Mother Nature have other plans for him and his crowd? Click
here to see a
clip.
After every episode, viewers get a VIP invitation to My
Super Sweet After party at
sweet16.mtv.com where they’ll find exclusive features and even more
super sweet footage.Each Sweet 16er’s After Party includes a Q&A with
the birthday girl or boy and their parents, a Cribs-style tour of her
house and bedroom, a party review from the lucky kids who experienced
her birthday bash firsthand and never-before-seen footage from her
episode, including deleted scenes and outtakes. In addition, on the
sweet16.mtv.com show page, fans of My Super Sweet 16 can find updates on
where all of their favorite Sweet 16ers from past seasons are now,
listen to playlists created by the kids on the show, get tips on how to
throw their own super sweet soiree and check out profiles of this
season’s Sweet 16ers to find out everything about them they ever wanted
to know -- from what’s in their closets to what’s on their MP3 players.
WWE has a lot going on in the month of November! On
November 23rd, John Cena makes his triumphant return to WWE at Survivor
Series, live only on Pay Per View! He'll be taking on current World
Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho, so don't miss it! Can't wait for the
Cena/Jericho brawl? Now you don't have to wait by pitting them against
each other in Smackdown VS Raw 2009 video game! With new features an and
all new tag team system, you can start your own quest to be WWE
champion! Smackdown VS Raw 2009 is now available wherever video games
are sold. Still can't get enough WWE action? This month WWE 24/7
Classics On Demand is rolling out all new content! With new episodes of
Legends or Wrestling, as well as the history of Starrcade and the all
new Innovators. Learn more about all these events at
http://www.wwe.com
TV LAND GREENLIGHTS THREE ADDITIONAL ORIGINAL SERIES TO
PREMIERE IN TV LAND PRIME IN 2009 ----------- New York, NY, November 13, 2008 TV Land greenlights three new original
series -- "How'd You Get So Rich?" featuring Joan Rivers, "First Love,
Second Chance" and "Make My Day" -- adding to its 2009 line-up for TV
Land PRIME, it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, president, TV
Land. These new series, along with the second seasons of "High School
Reunion" and "She's Got The Look" and the new, upcoming series "The
Cougar," will premiere in TV Land's prime time programming destination,
TV Land PRIME, which serves up fresh new programs that celebrate the
lifestyles, attitudes and interests of people in their 40s. "We are
thrilled to work with some of the most influential television producers
in the business to bring these new dynamic original series to TV Land
PRIME," states Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. "From romance
reignited and carefully planned coincidences to riches revealed, we are
sure that these shows will resonate with our audience." "I am very
excited to be in business with TV Land as they expand their original
programming repertoire with "How'd You Get So Rich?"" says Mark Burnett,
executive producer. "The notoriously uncensored Joan Rivers is the
perfect person to take TV Land's viewers on a tour of the most
outrageous and extravagant lifestyles across the country." Below are
descriptions of the newly announced shows planning to air on TV Land
PRIME in 2009: "How'd You Get So Rich?" We've all driven by lavish mansions and asked
the question, "Who lives there?" Gossip diva Joan Rivers leaves no stone
unturned in this funny and engaging series as she searches the country
to find out how wealthy people got their riches and, more importantly,
how they spend their money. "How'd You Get So Rich?" is executive
produced by Mark Burnett ("Survivor," "The Apprentice") and Zoo
Productions, Inc. (30 minutes, 6 episodes) "First Love, Second Chance" This series gives long-lost sweethearts an
opportunity to rekindle their romances years later. Whether it is
unrequited love or a relationship that ended badly, the couples decide
if it is worth giving it another shot after all these years. Based on a
British format, "First Love, Second Chance" is produced for TV Land by
Granada America Entertainment ("Celebrity Fit Club" and "Hell's
Kitchen"). Paul Buccieri, Drew Hoegl and Andrew Singer serve as
executive producers. (60 Minutes, 6 episodes) "Make My Day" Hidden cameras capture the action as contestants are put
through a series of wonderful and weird coincidences in this new series
based on a British format. Extraordinary situations and surprise
appearances from celebrities, friends and family members allow "Make My
Day" to provide a window into one day in the life of an unsuspecting
participant. "Make My Day" is produced for TV Land by Embassy Row
("Power of Ten" and "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"), Monkey Kingdom and
Sony Pictures Television. Michael Davies serves as the executive
producer. (30 Minutes, 6 episodes)
Sarah Silverman’s Pregnancy Test. New Episode of the
“The Sarah Silverman Program” Thursday on Comedy Central. On this
Thursday’s “The Sarah Silverman Program,” Sarah doesn't realize she's
pregnant and thinks she's just bloated in her latest bout with
obliviousness. Watch here as her friends try to tell her the truth. “The
Sarah Silverman Program” airs every Thursday at 10:30pm on Comedy
Central. See a clip
here.
20 ACROSS: YELLOW ANIMATED FAMILY...
"THE SIMPSONS" TO BE FEATURED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16;
MERL REAGLE AND WILL SHORTZ MAKE GUEST VOICE APPEARANCES IN SPECIAL EPISODE
Crossword puzzle creator Merl Reagle and The New York Times Crossword
Puzzle editor Will Shortz make guest voice appearances in the all-new
"Homer and Lisa Exchange Cross Words" episode of THE SIMPSONS airing
Sunday, Nov. 16 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Reagle and Shortz collaborated with SIMPSONS executive producer Tim Long
to create a hidden SIMPSONS-related message - integral to that night's
episode - that will appear in The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzle
on Nov. 16.
In the episode, after Lisa discovers her amazing talent for solving
crossword puzzles, she becomes an expert cruciverbalist and enters a
citywide crossword puzzle tournament. Homer, short on cash, gets
involved in an underground betting ring at the tournament, and in the
ultimate betrayal, profits from betting against Lisa. When Homer and Lisa
exchange cross words, Homer enlists the help of Shortz and Reagle to spell
out his love for Lisa.
"One of the great things about working on THE SIMPSONS is that when we do
a show on a particular subject - be it politics, sports or music - we do
it right," Long notes. "In this case, we hired master constructor Merl
Reagle (who guest-voices as himself) to design every single crossword
puzzle visible throughout the episode. Conscientious or
obsessive-compulsive? You be the judge!"
Long credits the documentary "Word Play," which chronicles the national
crossword puzzle championships, as his inspiration for the episode. "The
world it depicts is just so vivid and real, and Will Shortz has such an
understated charisma about him. I understand that when Will makes public
appearances, women throw their No. 2 pencils at him."
‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE FUNNY! THE WORLD TELEVISION
PREMIERE OF “JEFF DUNHAM’S VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL" DEBUTS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT 9:00 P.M. ------- Let
laughter light up the tree this year! Jeff Dunham and his puppet pals
take the stage for an unforgettable evening of holiday-themed
ventriloquist comedy. The world premiere of "Jeff Dunham’s Very Special
Christmas Special" airs on Comedy Central Sunday, November 16 at 9:00
p.m. The encore presentations air Sunday, November 16 at 10:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, November 18 at 10:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., November 23 at 9:00
p.m. and Friday, November 28 at 10:00 p.m. There are chestnuts roasting
on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at children’s noses and some dude’s
hand up a puppet’s a$$?!? It sounds like Christmas is here for Jeff
Dunham and he’s bringing his family to meet Comedy Central stand-up
fans! Sure, no one wants to keep Grandpa company when he’s being a
grump, so let the ever-sarcastic Walter keep him busy as he rails
against a world full of peckerheads. Puppet extraordinaire Melvin the
Superhero can use his X-ray vision to see if the turkey is cooked all
the way through, but don’t ask him to carry it, because he’s pretty
weak. For those who can’t handle their girlfriend’s family much longer,
don’t do anything drastic! Achmed the Suicide Bomber proves there’s no
light at the end of the tunnel, just Jeff Dunham. His family might be
plastic, but that doesn’t mean viewers can’t celebrate Christmas and the
holiday season with them! Don't miss this hilarious, one-man,
many-puppet showcase, premiering only on Comedy Central. After the
success of “Arguing With Myself” and “Spark of Insanity,” his first two
one-hour specials on Comedy Central, Dunham is back with all-new,
laugh-out-loud action! Performing 40 weeks and 250 dates a year in
concert venues, comedy clubs and countless private corporate
appearances, Jeff Dunham is one of the most sought-after entertainers
working today. Dunham has made numerous appearances on "The Tonight Show
with Jay Leno" and he was recently nominated "Comedian of the Year" by
the Music City News Country Awards. “Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special” trailer Holiday Tip: Tree Sap Holiday Tip: Hanukkah Holiday Tips: Cooking
CHRISTINA AGUILERA, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, KID ROCK, TRAVIS
BARKER, JC CHASEZ JOIN MTV FOR THE "TOTAL FINALE LIVE" CELEBRATION FOR
TRL ON NOVEMBER 16TH Favorite TRL VJs Will Take the Stage Including Jesse Camp, Hilarie
Burton and Vanessa Minnillo ------------ Los Angeles, CA – November 11, 2008 – A star-studded group of artists
from rock, pop, hip-hop and beyond are already lined up to commemorate
TRL with their memories, performances, and more as MTV’s "Total Finale
Live" celebration (November 16 8:00pm ET/PT) grows ever closer. Justin
Timberlake, Kid Rock, and JC Chasez, always sure to draw a crowd in New
York City’s Times Square, are set to join "TRL’s" current host Damien
Fahey and former host Carson Daly in the studio and share their thoughts
on what the show meant to them. Just when you thought the finale
couldn’t get any bigger, the show has been extended an extra half-hour
to fit in all the "TRL" goodness. The finale will now feature Ludacris,
Snoop Dogg and Nelly on stage together in a one-time only collaboration,
adding another big moment to the long list of hot performances that have
taken place in the "TRL" studios over the years. In addition, Christina
Aguilera and Travis Barker will be joining the show via satellite to say
a few words to the fans. Beyoncé, 50 Cent, Fall Out Boy and the
Backstreet Boys have already been added to the list of performers for
"Total Finale Live." Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Hilary Duff,
Good Charlotte’s Benji and Joel Madden, Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit fame
and Jonathan Davis of Korn will all appear in the studio. And since you
can’t have "TRL’ without the VJs, we’re welcoming back
Lyndsey Rodrigues,
Vanessa Minnillo,
Dave
Holmes,
Jesse
Camp,
Hilarie Burton,
La La
Vasquez and
Quddus
to celebrate, in addition to the show’s hosts, Carson Daly and Damien
Fahey.
TUNE IN FOR AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF TV LAND’S ORIGINAL
SERIES “MYTHS AND LEGENDS” ON NOVEMBER 12TH AT 10PM “Myths and Legends” airs during TV Land PRIME, the network’s primetime
programming block designed to appeal to the attitudes, life stage and
interests of people in their 40s and 50s. “CURSES, CORPSES & ALICE COOPER” Did Eddie Haskell, from “Leave It to Beaver,” grow up to become rock
star Alice Cooper? Was John Barrymore’s corpse taken from the mortuary
and propped up in Errol Flynn’s home? Was Arnold Schwarzenegger
originally cast as “The Incredible Hulk?” Was James Dean’s car cursed? VIDEO CLIP:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1842749350
As week # 7 comes to an end of Dancing with the Stars, we get closer and
closer to a winner...and sadly more losers. Sadly so, Susan Lucci & Tony
Dovolani - have finished their moment in the spotlight, but Tony Dovolani
does have an awesome new venture!
Ballroom Dance Channel (BDC) http://www.ballroomdancechannel.com , is a
groundbreaking online and mobile destination for anyone seeking to learn
move like the pros!!
BDC provides step-by-step instructional video lessons for popular dances
including the Rumba, Cha Cha, Tango, Salsa, Waltz and many more! Learn to
dance from the pros (including Dancing With the Stars' Tony Dovolani).
Tony has teamed with veteran television executive and creator of the Food
Network, Jack Clifford to bring intricate ballroom steps to the masses. On
BDC, users have the ability to stream dance lessons taught by
award-winning, professional dance instructors who have participated on
several of the current dance television shows. BDC also provides the
latest dance news and event information and gives users an opportunity to
share their personal experiences and interact with famous dancers and
instructors through the site's online social networking feature, BDC
Social.
Skiing season is upon us, and tru TV has got a show just
for the occasion. Welcome “Ski Patrol”. The show follows the men and
women who work the slopes of Blue Mountain. As cameras follow
their every move, the patrollers fight avalanches, perform daring
rescues, and keep their eyes on unruly mountain-goers looking to party
on the slopes – doing it all on skis. It's high-altitude action,
excitement, and adventure everyday with “Ski Patrol”. --------- What:
The patrollers of “Ski Patrol” deal with unruly skiers. A group of boys
speed down the slopes and have to be warned twice, ending in one heck of
a hissy fit. Another skier flees from the patrollers as they try to stop
him for erratic behavior on the slopes. When:
Two episodes back-to-back on Wednesday, beginning at 10:30pm, followed
by the second episode at 11pm, only on tru TV. Where:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWm1LQjm_rw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vXaPanhMD8
MTV DEBUTS NEW MOVIE SERIES “SPOILERS” PREMIERE EPISODE AIRS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT 7:30PM (ET/PT) AND FEATURES
FIRST LOOK AT "TWILIGHT" -------- MTV
announced today plans to roll-out a brand new quarterly movie special
entitled, Spoilers. Delivering behind-the-scenes action, first-looks at
the year’s biggest upcoming flicks and exclusive scenes, Spoilers is the
fans go-to for one of a kind coverage of Hollywood’s next big
blockbuster films. The series kicks off on November 14 when MTV News
will host its very own screening party for one of 2008’s most
anticipated releases, “Twilight”. Hundreds of eager fans will be treated
to a sneak-peak of the film and get to see their favorite movie stars
walk the blood red carpet and chat with MTV’s own Tim Kash. The first
installment will also give viewers exclusive access to scenes from major
motion pictures including “Watchmen,” “Bride Wars,” “Bedtime Stories”
and more. Spoilers is the fans ultimate glimpse at Hollywood’s most
talked about projects. Can’t get enough of the action? Visit MTV.com to
watch your favorite exclusive scenes again.
Here's a preview clip from tonight's new "The Sarah
Silverman Program." In this episode Sarah becomes a bum. There's No Place Like Homeless "The Sarah Silverman Program" is All New Tonight on Comedy CentralOn
tonight's episode of "The Sarah Silverman Program", Sarah loses her keys
and has no choice but to become homeless. Watch her here as she snaps
after Officer Jay reminds her that she is sponging off of Laura. "The
Sarah Silverman Program" airs every Thursday at 10:30pm on Comedy
Central. Video:
http://sarahsilverman.comedycentral.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=209458
Joost recently launched its new Flash-based, video
service. Joost now has more than 46,000 professionally-produced videos
for a total of more than 8,000 hours of video entertainment. Some of
Joost’s partners include CBS (Entertainment, News and Sports, and
classic library content), Showtime, Last.fm, Wallstrip, Moblogic;
Viacom, including Atom, BET, CMT, Comedy Central, LOGO, MTV, The N,
Nickelodeon, Spike and VH1 programming; television series and
full-length feature films from Sony Pictures Television; and the Warner
Bros. Television Group. The site has also implemented a new programming
guide which organizes content into three main categories: shows, music
and film. Shows are divided into nine main genres – action and sports;
animation; comedy; culture and style; drama, docs and reality TV; news
and gossip; science fiction and horror; sexy; and tech and gaming – and
then further classified into subgenres, like anime in the case of
animation, or retro TV in the case of comedy. For example, Joost has the
original full length episodes of both Family Ties and Silver Spoons! You
can find these dedicated pages here:
Family Ties -
Silver Spoons
Beginning this week, Five for Fighting's "World" will be featured in
Sears'2008 holiday campaign. "World", taken from Five for Fighting's 2006
release Two Lights, can be found in television spots promoting Sears'
theme of granting wishes. The ad focuses on those who fulfill their own
positive destinies, from celebrities such as LL Cool J and Vanessa Hudgens
to normal, unknown American citizens, such as a disabled veteran, who
overcome adversity and achieve ultimate success.
More news on our forum
Indecision 2008 – Sarah Silverman’s Election Day
Surprise Sarah Silverman just voted, although she may have mixed up the polling
stations. See the clip
here. Indecision 2008: Sarah's Clam Hands Sarah Silverman doesn't want to shill for her show on election day and
switches to a less serious pose. See the clip
here. About The Sarah Silverman Program: Sarah Silverman stars as...Sarah Silverman in the "The Sarah Silverman
Program." Her everyday life--which is just that much more exciting than
yours--is played out through scripted scenes, animation, and absurd
songs. Without a care in the world, Sarah spends her time with her
sister (played by real-life sister Laura Silverman), geeky neighbors who
may or may not be gay (Brian Posehn and Steve Agee), and the kindhearted
and mustachioed Officer Jay (Jay Johnston). Without caring for anyone
but herself, Sarah skates by on her good looks, quick wit and
uncompromising immaturity. “The Sarah Silverman Program” airs
Thursday nights at 10: 30pm on Comedy Central.
New Episode of “Chocolate News” Tomorrow Night! Tune in
at 10:30pm on Comedy Central ----- Will David Alan Grier be cheering a Chocolate White House this week, or
wondering if America has lost its damn mind? See DAG and his team of
intrepid reporters scour the headlines with an Afro-centric take on
American culture on “Chocolate News.” Tune in every Wednesday at 10:30
pm on Comedy Central. ----- “Chocolate News” Preview – Peanut Wiggins Chocolate News profiles Peanut Wiggins, electoral gatekeeper in
Jacksonville, Florida. ----- Web Rant – Rouge Sarah Palin Sarah Palin has done what five years in a North Vietnamese tiger cage
couldn't do to John McCain – broken his ass. ----- Web Rant – Rush Limbaugh What happened to Rush Limbaugh? He used to hate John McCain more than
Lou Dobbs hates his illegal Mexican housekeeper!
50 CENT SCHOOLS ASPIRING BUSINESS MOGULS IN THE ART OF SUCCESS IN THE NEW MTV SERIES “50 CENT: THE MONEY AND THE POWER”
SET TO AIR ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH AT 10PM ET/PT -------- 50
Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) was the top earning rapper in 2007, earning an
astonishing $150 million, according to Forbes magazine. He parlayed a
stake in Vitamin Water to a 9-figure payout and he continues to be the
single savviest businessman in the music game. As he puts it, "If I was
just my image, I wouldn't have made this much money." 50 Cent’s success
is nothing less than the American dream and this show is his coming out
party as an inspiration to a new generation of street-savvy
entrepreneurs. His forthcoming book, “The 50th Law,” co-authored with
Robert Greene ("The 48 Laws of Power"), will share the lessons he
learned as a street hustler and how those lessons allowed him to become
the massive success he is today. In “50 Cent: The Money and the Power,”
hosted by and starring 50 Cent, he will share these lessons with a lucky
few. The winner, the young man or woman whose ideas and drive make them
worthy of 50's support, receives a $100,000 investment from 50 Cent
himself. “50 Cent: "The Money and the Power” will premiere on MTV on
Thursday, November 6th at 10pm ET/PT. “50 Cent: The Money and the Power”
contestants worked together while also living at “Camp Curtis,” a
Brooklyn warehouse where they slept in tents named after the five
boroughs of New York City. The 14 wannabe moguls, personally hand-picked
by 50 Cent, compete in inventive challenges that 50 Cent helped to
create, while mastering the skills that took the rapper from his
hard-knock life to the top of corporate America. Each week, 50 Cent will
narrow down his search by testing the candidates on the knowledge he has
taught them while pushing them to their limit. Viewers will be treated
to special appearances by LL Cool J, Aubrey O’Day of Danity Kane, Lloyd
Banks and radio personality and blogger Miss Info. And since no business
mogul can work alone, 50 Cent recruited his G-Unit label mate Tony Yayo
to be his “Underboss” and right hand man. Yayo kept contestants in line
for 50 Cent throughout series. Ultimately, the last individual standing
will, in 50’s eyes, possess the strongest combination of business flair,
strength, ambition, and fearlessness to win the $100,000 and help
achieve their dream and pave the way to future mogul status. “50 Cent:
The Money and the Power” was mostly shot in New York City (in and around
Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, etc...) and will have ten one hour episodes. In
addition to his record label, G-Unit Records, 50 Cent has enjoyed
enormous global success across a vast array of entrepreneurial ventures,
including videogames, books, clothing, footwear, beverages, personal
care products, automotive and more. 50 Cent is set to deliver his fourth
major label album, Before I Self Destruct (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope),
on December 9, 2008. Accompanying the album is the gritty feature length
film, Before I Self Destruct, which 50 Cent wrote, directed and starred
in. “50 Cent: The Money and the Power” is Executive Produced by 50 Cent.
Michael Hirschorn, Stella Stolper and Michael Bloom of Ish Entertainment
are Executive Producers. Sacha Jenkins and Gabe Alverez are Co-Executive
Producers. Chris Lighty and Laurie Dobbins of Violator are Co-Executive
Producers. Bruce Klassen is Supervising Producer. Tony DiSanto, Liz
Gateley and George McTeague are creative executives overseeing project
for MTV. “50 Cent: The Money and the Power” is produced by MTV and Ish
Entertainment.
MTV Show Page
- YouTube Trailer
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“Myths and Legends” airs during TV Land PRIME, the
network’s primetime programming block designed to appeal to the
attitudes, life stage and interests of people in their 40s and 50s. “ROCK GODS & SUPERSTARS” Did Pete Townshend lose part of his hearing after an explosive
appearance by The Who on “The Smothers Brothers?” Did powerhouse movie
studio Sony Pictures create a fictitious critic to promote their movies
such as “The Animal” and “A Knight’s Tale?” Was Jayne Mansfield
decapitated in her fatal automobile accident? Was rock ‘n’ roll hall of
famer Rick Nelson freebasing cocaine with his band when their plane
caught fire, causing a fatal crash? CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF THESE LEGENDARY TALES?? CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO
WATCH EXTENDED INTERVIEWS FROM PREVIOUS EPISODES… http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1842749350
LAW AND ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT set to premiere on
Friday, November 7th at 9pm/8c will be moved to air starting in 2009.
WWE Monday Night Raw has conquered 800 episodes, and
tonight they are going to celebrate in style! On the air longer than any other classic television show in history, Raw
celebrates the record breaking 800 episodes tonight with a three-hour
special starting at 8/7 CT on USA Network! With appearances from
Superstars from Raw, Smackdown and ECW, this is a celebration
generations in the making! The all star festivities all lead up to the main event where World
Heavyweight Champion Batista takes on Chris Jericho in a 15-foot high
steel cage! For more info, please visit
http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw Coming up November 23rd is WWE's next Pay Per View event, Survivor
Series. WWE Superstar John Cena will be making his triumphant return at
the event, so be there to see it all go down! Survivor Series kicks off live Sunday November 23rd at 8e/5p PM only on
Pay Per View.
CLOCK IS SET FOR THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RETURN OF "24"
SEASON SEVEN PREMIERES WITH TWO-NIGHT, FOUR-HOUR EVENT
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, AND MONDAY, JANUARY 12, ON FOX
Series Celebrates Milestone 150th Episode
24, the Emmy Award-winning series starring Kiefer Sutherland, will
premiere with a special two-night, four-hour event Sunday, Jan. 11 and
Monday, Jan. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The series, returning for
its seventh season, celebrates its milestone 150th episode during the
fourth hour of the not-to-be-missed two-night premiere.
Making its time period premiere Monday, Jan. 19 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), 24
will unfold without interruption through the season finale in May. Set in
Washington, D.C., "Day Seven" opens with CTU dismantled and JACK BAUER
(Kiefer Sutherland) on trial. Bauer's day takes an unexpected turn when
former colleague TONY ALMEIDA (Carlos Bernard) returns after being
presumed dead. Meanwhile, President ALLISON TAYLOR (Cherry Jones) leads
the country alongside White House Chief of Staff ETHAN KANIN (Bob Gunton)
and First Gentleman HENRY TAYLOR (Colm Feore). An unthinkable national
security crisis prompts an investigation by a team of FBI agents including
Agent JANIS GOLD (Janeane Garofalo), Agent RENEE WALKER (Annie Wersching),
Agent LARRY MOSS (Jeffrey Nordling), Agent SEAN HILLINGER (Rhys Coiro) and
security specialist MICHAEL LATHAM (John Billingsley). Although CTU no
longer exists, CHLOE O'BRIAN (Mary Lynn Rajskub) and BILL BUCHANAN (James
Morrison) are back for another momentous day of shocking events.
Setting the stage for these events is 24: REDEMPTION, the two-hour
television event shot on location in South Africa and Los Angeles that
bridges the gap between Seasons Six and Seven. Airing Sunday, Nov. 23
(8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), 24: REDEMPTION finds Bauer working at a school in
Africa where he is called upon to stop a ruthless warlord from drafting
innocent children into his murderous militia. At home, it's inauguration
day for the President-elect, but a malevolent mastermind JONAS HODGES (Jon
Voight) works behind the scenes to fan the flames of the growing
international crisis. Visit the official 24: REDEMPTION website at
fox.com/24/redemption
for
behind-the-scenes footage, news and photos.
Created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran, 24 is a production of Real Time
Productions and Imagine Television in association with 20th Century Fox
Television. Howard Gordon, Evan Katz, Jon Cassar, Manny Coto, David Fury,
Kiefer Sutherland and Brian Grazer are the executive producers.
For photos and more information on 24, please visit
http://foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z2z0z7
FOX GOES PUBLIC WITH SECRET MILLIONAIRES
"Secret Millionaire" Debuts Wednesday, December 3, on FOX
FOX reveals a wealth of millionaires participating in SECRET
MILLIONAIRE, the inspirational new unscripted series premiering
Wednesday, Dec. 3 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The millionaires include
an internet mogul worth $300 million, a husband-and-wife team who own a
multi-million dollar magazine-publishing business, a successful Southern
California lawyer, an owner of a restaurant empire, a Baltimore socialite
and former NFL cheerleader as well as a software inventor worth $50
million.
The secret millionaires will leave their opulent lifestyles and go
undercover to experience life in some of the most impoverished areas of
the country including a community devastated by Hurricane Katrina, an old
coal-mining town in Schuylkill County, PA, and areas outside of Los
Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas, where people in need live just
minutes from those in upscale, gated communities.
Challenged with living on minimum wage, the millionaires will immerse
themselves in situations beyond their comprehension. They will work
side-by-side with community members and befriend those in need. During
their stay, they decide who of their new-found friends, neighbors or
co-workers should ultimately receive their extraordinary gifts of a
lifetime - at least $100,000 of their own money.
For photos and more information on SECRET MILLIONAIRE, please visit
http://foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z2z2z244
Oxygen’s got your all-new episode of “Coolio’s Rules”
this coming Tuesday. http://www.oxygen.com/tvshows/coolio/ What: 18-year-old Artis has a very woe-is-me moment when he complains about
the hard knocks of being Coolio’s son. Errr…right… When: Tuesdays at 10/9c, only on Oxygen. Where: http://o2.oxygen.com/player/?id=0#videoid=790944 EXTRA! Cook like Coolio, and check out his recipes: http://oxygen.com/tvshows/coolio/extras/recipes.aspx Coolio also recently put together a list of his favorite videos on
Joost.com – ranging from G.I. Joe to Crank Yankers. Visit his page at
www.joost.com/jockey/coolio
to check out what he’s watching!
A Plea from David Alan Grier – “Be Cool, Black People”.
Black people from Steve Harvey to Oprah Winfrey: please be cool until
after Obama is elected! Click
here to see video.
MTV’S “MY SUPER SWEET 16 PRESENTS: EXILED” RETURNS FOR
ANOTHER EXCITING TRIP ON “EXILED: THE REAL DEAL”AND “INSIDE THE EXILE”
AIRING ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH FROM 1PM – 3:30PM ET/PT ------ Think.mtv.com Offers Exclusive Scenes, Provides Viewers With More
Information About The Countries, Indigenous People And Social Issues,
And Highlights Concrete Ways Viewers Can Get Involved in Solutions To
Global Poverty and Disease ------ MTV’s
“My Super Sweet 16 Presents: Exiled” is back for another exciting
journey with “Exiled: The Real Deal” and “Inside the Exile” airing on
Saturday, November 8th from 1pm – 3:30pm ET/PT. “Exiled: The Real Deal”
features two brand new episodes each extended to a full hour! Twice as
long as regular episodes, these premiere one-hours will take you even
deeper inside the journeys of former Sweet 16ers Cher and Erin, as they
trade their pampered lifestyles for huts, bugs, dung collecting and
blisters. Will they come out of the experience changed? Or go back to
their spoiled ways? Find out what they have to say on “Inside the Exile”
airing at 3pm ET/PT, where Cher, Erin and all the other Exile-ees will
answer your most burning questions about their trips. MTV’s Think
Community will continue to provide viewers with information about the
country and the indigenous groups of people visited in each episode and
connect viewers to ways they can get involved both online and on the
ground with solutions to the social issues introduced in the series.
Issues explored in collaboration with the United Nations Foundation
include water and sanitation, malaria, environmental conservation and
access to education. In addition to learning more about these issues
viewers are able to take action, as Think will connect viewers to both
local and international organizations. Example actions include sending
micro-loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries through Kiva,
increasing their knowledge of issues like the global water crisis and
the Millennium Development Goals through Millennium Promise and
PlayPumps International, or starting a school dance to raise money for
bed net distribution with Malaria No More. Through Think viewers can
discuss the show with each other as well as with the show's producer
through the producer's Think blog on think.mtv.com. ------ Below are descriptions of the shows that are scheduled to air:
Exiled: The Real Deal - Cher, Panama (1pm) - In this episode of
“Exiled,” Cher’s family will give her the ultimate crash course in
survival. She is sent to live with the Embera people in Eastern Panama.
Cher will be forced to rely on herself in order to assimilate with the
Embera and to adjust to life in the jungle. She’ll live in a hut on
stilts with an entire family, and will learn—fast—that in the Embera
culture, everyone has to contribute in order for the group to
survive…and that even princesses have to hustle to get the job done.
Exiled: The Real Deal – Erin, Mongolia (2pm) – Erin, the daughter of
late rapper Eazy E, will live with a group of nomadic herders in the
remote countryside of Mongolia. Hours from civilization, Erin won’t have
a team of people around to cater to her every whim. Her host, Eebee,
will insist that Erin stop being selfish and start helping her Mongolian
hosts with their daily chores. These chores that they’ll rely on her to
do is build the family’s home, collect cow dung, and herd goats on the
open plains. And instead of getting around in her Range Rover, Erin will
have to use her own two feet to get around.
Inside the Exile (3pm) – Ever wonder what REALLY happened to our Exile-ees
when the cameras were off? Now’s the time to find out! Hosted by Tim
Kash, our former SS16ers will take questions from a studio audience
about their experiences….and answer the biggest question of all: did the
experience actually change them?
MTV Tr3s Keeps it Pimpin' as Season Three of 'Pimpeando'
Returns. Joining the New Season as Host is Latin Hip-Hop Artist Omar
Cruz. ------- MTV
Tr3s’ hit car culture series "Pimpeando" is back with a new season and a
fresh dose of street cred from its new host, Los Angeles native and
B.Y.I. / Interscope recording artist, Omar Cruz. The show, which
premiered on October 20th, airs every Monday at 4PM and 9PM ET/PT on MTV
Tr3s. There will be 8 one-hour episodes, providing a Latin perspective
on car culture. From 26" wheels to lowrider bicycles, race cars and the
latest car gadgets, this season of "Pimpeando" gives viewers a lesson in
finding the hottest rims, takes a glimpse into the world of car clubs,
shares what girls really think about cars and gives fans a taste of what
is feels like to ride in the hottest extreme sports cars in desert dirt
racing and drifting. Highlighted with professionals, experts and car
lovers, Rollerz Only Founder and CEO, Troy Staehler; IndiCar Series
racer, Milka Duno; and Drifting Professional Driver, Chris Forsberg are
just a few of the special guests set to make appearances this season.
MTV Tr3s is also giving fans 24/7 access to "Pimpeando." Users can log
onto http://www.pimpeando.mtvtr3s.com/ to answer questions on car topics,
such as rims, low-riding, car clubs, and best rides in a car culture
quiz to determine their true "car expert" status. Viewers can also head
to the site to catch sneak peeks day of show and full episodes a week
after it airs, as well as see bonus footage, exclusive interviews and
check out photos from each episode, the cast and special guests. Also,
fans on the go can catch full episodes on all wireless carrier partners
and online through syndication partners.
TAKE A LOOK BACK AT THE ULTIMATE COUNTDOWN SHOW WITH
MTV’s “TOTAL FINALE LIVE”. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH FROM 8-10PM ET/PT.
Beyoncé, 50 Cent, Backstreet Boys and Fall Out Boy Set To Perform. ------- Los Angeles, CA – October 29, 2008 – Where were you when the video for
Britney’s “…Baby One More Time” premiered? Glued to the television
watching TRL most likely! For ten years and more than 2200 shows, “Total
Request Live” has been the premier destination for first looks at
new videos, amazing performances by chart topping musicians, appearances
of established and up-and-coming actors, and exclusive music news.
MTV will pay tribute to the legendary
countdown show with a send off like no other on Sunday, November 16th
beginning at 8:00pm ET/PT, with “TRL’s” original host
Carson Daly and current host
Damien Fahey set to helm the finale. The celebration will feature
top-billed performances, guest appearances from music and movie stars,
and a look back at the best moments on afternoon TV. “In retrospect, the
name said it all: the total youth entertainment experience, shaped for
the first time at the request of its audience, all going down live every
day in Times Square and in homes across America,” said Brian Graden,
President of Entertainment, MTV & VH1. “While MTV programming continues
to break new ground, we knew we couldn’t rush ahead without pausing to
celebrate this show, this experience, this daily thrill ride that became
such a force in shaping the future web behaviors of millions of young
people worldwide.” “TRL has been a major part of MTV - and the world of
music - for the last decade, and we’re pulling out all the stops for
‘Total Finale Live,’” said Dave Sirulnick, MTV Executive Vice President,
News and Production. “One of the aspects we’re most proud of is TRL’s
impact on pop culture, whether it was through exposing hundreds of
artists to fans on a daily basis or foreshadowing what goes on in
today’s online communities. Audience participation, the fans’ desire to
share comments, and how musicians were able to ‘connect’ on a personal
basis with their fans was core to TRL, and is core to the digital music
experience today.” From the days of “Bills,
Bills, Bills” to the recent launch of two new videos on “TRL,” we
have watched
Beyoncé flourish as a performer. Beyoncé will lead the way for the
celebration, giving the live audience a glimpse into why she is one of
the top selling artists of our time. Also picking up the microphone at
“Total Finale Live” will be
50 Cent,
whose new MTV series “The
Money and the Power” will debut on November 6 (10PM ET/PT).
The Backstreet Boys, a band that exemplifies the impact that “TRL”
has had on budding careers, will also perform once more on the “TRL”
stage. Pete Wentz, who hosted video premiere show “FNMTV
Premieres” this summer, will join his
Fall
Out Boy bandmates for a performance, three years after the band
premiered their first single, “Sugar
We’re Going Down,” live on “TRL” at the “Summer on the Strip Vegas
Beach House” in 2005, leaving viewers captivated by their unique emo-brand
of punk pop. More performances will be announced at a later date. Aside
from performers and countdowns, another “TRL” staple has always been the
guest appearances and “Total Finale Live” will be no exception.
Diddy, whose 36 appearances on “TRL” stands as the current record,
will return to the studio once more, and
Mariah Carey and her five octave voice will stop by to discuss the
influence that “TRL” had on her mind-blowing career. Country music
chart-topper
Taylor Swift and pop starlet
Hilary Duff will join rappers
Ludacris,
Nelly and
Snoop Dogg along with rock music’s
Benji and
Joel Madden of
Good Charlotte,
Limp Bizkit frontman
Fred Durst, and
Korn’sJonathan Davis to talk about their most memorable “TRL” moments.
Whether getting to the bottom of controversy or playing practical jokes
on celebs, the “TRL” VJs have always been an essential part in setting
the tone of the show. VJs from various years are coming back to bid
adieu to the show that set a standard for music countdowns. In addition
to co-hosts Carson Daly and Damien Fahey, we will also welcome back
Lyndsey Rodrigues,
Vanessa Minnillo,
Dave Holmes,
Jesse Camp,
Hilarie Burton,
La La Vasquez and
Quddus. “TRL’s” successful ten year run is closely attributed to the
dedicated fans. Aside from the millions of votes cast for videos on the
countdown, one mainstay has always been the fanatical crowds outside and
inside the TRL studios, and the reaction that the show’s guests received
when they waved to fans on the street. Many memorable moments took place
outside of the studio, so we’re taking our cameras down to the ground
level of the epicenter of New York, Times Square, to hear from
screaming, sign clutching fans and give them a few special surprise
moments. Online,
trl.mtv.com will be counting down to Total Finale Live with video
highlights from the past ten years, photo galleries of past guests and VJs plus a
decade’s worth of photo booth pics of all the celebs who've visited the
TRL studios. On November 16, the site will feature behind-the-scenes
coverage of the event, plus red carpet photos from the finale pre-show.
In addition, MTV Mobile will be featuring a variety of video of TRL's
best moments and performances across all wireless carrier partners, as
along with TRL photobooth photo galleries and more on the
MTV Mobile WAP site (m.mtv.com). This week, MTV kicked off the
celebration early to help viewers get revved up for the big send-off.
Throughout the course of the month, TRL, MTV.com and MTV News will take
a stroll down memory lane to feature special retrospective countdowns
and offer a look back at the scorching performances and guest
appearances as we reminisce on the best moments over the years. “Total
Finale Live” is Executive Produced by Dave Sirulnick, Tony DiBari, Tim
Healy and Dave George. Shawn Witt serves as Supervising Producer. Marta
Ravin is Producer. Here are clips of two classic TRL moments: Ryan Reynolds and
Vanessa Minnillo Sumo Wrestling Britney Spears
Performing
THE CHALLENGE COMES TO A CLOSE ON THE FINALE EPISODE OF
THE “REAL WORLD / ROAD RULES CHALLENGE: THE ISLAND” TONIGHT AT 10:00PM
ET/PT --------- Viewers will be at the edge of their seats for the finale episode of
“The Real World / Road Rules Challenge” tonight at 10:00pm ET/PT, when
the remaining challengers compete to rule “The Island” and uncover the
$300,000 prize. In the sixteenth installment of the series, “The Island”
has put the cast under extremely tough living conditions on the remote
beach located on Bocas Del Toro, Panama. The returning host, pro BMX
dirt jumper TJ Lavin, was really put to the task of keeping this unruly
cast focused on the final prize. Over the past eight weeks, the twenty
challengers comprised of past “Real World” and “Road Rules” cast members
were put to the test both emotionally and physically. Full of
backstabbing, alliances, romance and injuries, this season forced the
cast to rely more on their individual strength, as the team factor has
been totally eliminated.
“Chocolate News” Is All New This Wednesday. This week’s
episode of “Chocolate News” gives you an inside look at the Rhonstein
family’s intervention, watch as they urge father Robert to get out of
his gold chains and into therapy.
Preview - Wigger Intervention. Also, DAG and crew come to the
conclusion that if prison time qualified you to be president, then the
Oval Office would have more black portraits in it than Kim Kardashian's
bedroom.
Preview: Presidential Qualifications. Also, “Chocolate
News” exposes a porn pioneer -- celebrate the Jackie Robinson of the
adult film industry, and take a look into Fat Black Mama Syndrome. Tune
in Wednesday night at 10:30 pm on Comedy Central.
Yesterday Atom.com launched a funny series featuring Jon
Togo, of CSI: Miami, and Will Carlough, of The Red-headed League, called
My Best Friend Is My Penis. It's about a man and.well, his best friend. My Best Friend is My Penis Sometimes you swear that the bond between you and your penis is so
strong, you can actually hear it talk to you. What if it actually could
talk to you? Would that be kind of awesome, or totally awesome? http://www.atom.com/funny_videos/best_friend_101/
http://oxygen.com/tvshows/coolio What: In "Coolio's Rules", Coolio tries to balance his role as a
musician, a bachelor looking for love, an entrepreneurial caterer, and a
single parent raising four teenagers, already dubbed the "mother of all fathers".
However, the Coolio household isn't your everyday family, and Coolio certainly isn't your everyday dad. When: Series premiere Tuesday, October 28that 10/9C, only on Oxygen. Where:
http://o2.oxygen.com/player/?id=725024
FAVORITE TV FAMILIES GO HEAD-TO-HEAD FOR THE TITLE OF
“FIRST FAMILY” AT TVLAND.COM Network Reveals Newly Elected “First Family” of TV Land With Marathon on
Sunday, November 2 New York, NY, October 27, 2008 – Are the endless commentaries from all
the TV political pundits zapping all the excitement out of Election Day
for you? If so, TV Land is inviting viewers to take a break and enjoy
some entertainment by taking part in another kind of election!
Beginning immediately, the network invites viewers to log onto
TVLand.com to vote for their favorite television family to crown them
the “First Family.” Viewers can vote for the Taylors (Andy, Aunt Bea and
Opie of “The Andy Griffith Show”), the Sanfords (Fred, Lamont and Aunt
Esther of “Sanford and Son”), or the Clampetts (Jed, Granny, Elie-Mae,
and Jethro of “The Beverly Hillbillies”) to see who wins the title.
Clips of each of the sitcoms will be streaming online for viewers to
relive each contender’s best…and worst moments. “We’re excited to offer our viewers a brief escape from the nation’s
upcoming crucial election,” states Larry W. Jones, president of TV Land.
“If there is one thing we can all come together on, it’s great, comedic
American television.” All the viewer votes will be tallied and TV Land will air the winning
“First Family” during an 8-hour marathon starting Sunday, November 2,
2008 from 8PM to Monday, November 3, 2008, 4AM (ET/PT).
CARLOS MENCIA HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT IT ALL. “CARLOS
MENCIA*: *PERFORMANCE ENHANCED (EXTENDED & UNCENSORED)” DVD IN STORES
OCTOBER 28th Bonus Materials Include Over 20 Minutes Of Uncensored Footage
Never-Before-Seen On Broadcast Mencia's Appearance On MTV's "Cribs" And
An Additional "Dean Carlos" Segment From "Mind Of Mencia" Filmed
in front of a sold-out packed house at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood,
Florida, Carlos Mencia takes the stage in this all-new original stand-up
special with a take-no-prisoners attitude on politics, race and culture.
Mencia riffs on his trip to the Middle East, his thoughts on the perfect
modern day superhero and how vegetarians are annoying hypocrites.
Released via COMEDY CENTRAL Home Entertainment and Paramount Home
Entertainment, "Carlos Mencia*: *Performance Enhanced (Extended &
Uncensored)" DVD arrives in stores nationwide on Tuesday, October 28 and
will also be available at http://shop.comedycentral.com. "Carlos Mencia*:
*Performance Enhanced (Extended & Uncensored)" DVD is a single disc
containing over 20 minutes of uncensored footage never-before-seen on
broadcast. Other bonus materials include Mencia's appearance on MTV's
"Cribs" and an additional "Dean Carlos" segment from "Mind of Mencia."
Mencia's 2006 COMEDY CENTRAL Original Stand-up Special, "Carlos Mencia:
No Strings Attached," was the first COMEDY CENTRAL Stand-up Special DVD
to achieve Platinum sales status. One of the most popular comedians in
the country, Carlos Mencia has the rare gift of insightful perception
and precise delivery when addressing a variety of subjects, including
ethnic stereotypes, racism and people's inability to laugh at
themselves. He represents the internal voice inside us and demands we
admit to thinking what he says out loud.
David Alan Grier Keeps America Informed with “Chocolate
News”
"Chocolate
News" takes on a variety of contemporary topics from a decidedly
African-American perspective and everyone and everything is fair game.
The series stars David Alan Grier who, in addition to serving as the
acerbic, all-knowing, in-studio host, portrays multiple characters
within the series' investigative reports, which are presented by a cast
of three correspondents. The debut episode featured a story on platinum-selling rap artist Fat
Man (portrayed by Grier) with a hilarious, politically incorrect music
video PSA promoting the "No Child Left Behind" act and a report on Poet
Laureate Maya Angelou (also played by Grier) reciting a poem she has
composed to celebrate Obama's nomination. The poem begins innocently
enough and then takes a decidedly "Chocolate News" twist with lines such
as, "You have a mocha choke hold on the American Dream..." Other surprising and revealing reports presented by Grier during the
series' inaugural season include: unmasking the shocking news that the
super group KISS was originally black; "Fat Black Momma Syndrome," an
investigation into the recent trend in Hollywood films of excessive "fat
black mama" characters; "Vitahood," a report on Thelonias, founder of
the "Jackie Robinson Empowerment Agency" who has devised a way to get
drug addicts healthy by mixing vitamins in their illegal drugs; and "Tranny
Wreck," a report on Candelabra, a cross-dressing transsexual who was
once an aspiring NBA player but now spends his time competing in
transgender beauty pageants. “Chocolate News” airs every Wednesday at 10:30 pm on Comedy Central. Fat Man Discusses the State of Nature and the Dangers of the Woodland David Alan Grier: The Death of Hip Hop Candelabra Effervesance, the “Tranny Mess”
THE CHALLENGE COMES TO A CLOSE ON THE FINALE EPISODE OF
THE “REAL WORLD / ROAD RULES CHALLENGE: THE ISLAND” ON OCTOBER 29TH AT
10:00PM ET/PT “THE ISLAND” CAST COMES TOGETHER FOR A NIGHT OF EMOTION, FEAR AND
ATTEMPTS AT MENDING DEEP WOUNDS ON THE REUINON SPECIAL ON NOVEMBER 5TH
AT 10:00PM ET/PT Los Angeles, CA October 24, 2008 – Viewers will be at the edge of their
seats for the finale episode of “The Real World / Road Rules Challenge”
on October 29th at 10:00pm ET/PT, when the remaining challengers compete
to rule “The Island” and uncover the $300,000 prize. In the sixteenth
installment of the series, “The Island” has put the cast under extremely
tough living conditions on the remote beach located on Bocas Del Toro,
Panama. The returning host, pro BMX dirt jumper TJ Lavin, was really put
to the task of keeping this unruly cast focused on the final prize. Over
the past eight weeks, the twenty challengers comprised of past “Real
World” and “Road Rules” cast members were put to the test both
emotionally and physically. Full of backstabbing, alliances, romance and
injuries, this season forced the cast to rely more on their individual
strength, as the team factor has been totally eliminated. The tense
climate of the every man for themselves was destroyed when what was
thought to be an iron clad alliance fell victim to the twist of the
century. The current season of “Real World /Road Rules Challenge: The
Island” ranked #1 in during the Wednesday, 10:00-11:00pm time period
among W12-34 versus cable competition. The series has reached over 50.1
million total viewers (P2+) on MTV, with over 24.5 million from our
P12-34 core. On November 5th the cast will come together for an
explosion of emotions on the “Real World / Road Rules Challenge”
Reunion. The one-hour special will feature “The Island” cast members:
Derrick, Ev, Johanna, Johnny, Jenn, KellyAnne, Kenny, Ryan, Paula and
Robin. The cast will sit down to discuss everything that went on
throughout the taping of “The Island.” In an open fourm, host Carlos
Santos MTV Tr3ś VJ, will get to the bottom of the constant bickering
between Johnny and Ev, the last minute power play, and all of the
hook-ups and fights. Viewers can get even more connected to The Island
cast by visiting IAmOnMTV.com. IAmOnMTV.com is an innovative new social
network that will connect every cast member on The Island directly with
all of their fans. The IAmOnMTV page for the Island features all of the
latest social tools and a unique Open Comment system that brings the
fan/personality connection front and center. Fans can post personal
comment to their favorite Personality profile and Personalities can
reply directly to every comment directly. All replies are visible to
every user. The community can actually view entire conversations between
their favorite Personality, other fans and themselves. Click
here to see a
clip of the finale.
"24: REDEMPTION - CAPTURED IN AFRICA," A COLLECTION OF
PHOTOGRAPHS BY MAKERS OF EMMY AWARD-WINNING FOX DRAMA "24" TO DEBUT AT
THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA IN LOS ANGELES Photos Shot While on Location in South Africa by Show's Creative Team
Including Star/Executive Producer Kiefer Sutherland on Display Through
January 11 Exhibit Kicks Off November 10 with Star-Studded Opening Two-Hour Television Event Premieres November 23 on FOX; Director's Cut
DVD in Stores November 25 October 17, 2008 - Last spring, FOX announced that after a nearly
two-year hiatus, 24 would return to the airwaves with 24: REDEMPTION, an
unprecedented two-hour television event shot on location in South Africa
and Los Angeles. Now as the producers ready this epic tale for
broadcast, they are unveiling a never-before-seen collection of stunning
photographs shot by five members of the show's creative team during the overseas
filming. "24: REDEMPTION - Captured in Africa" is a rare inside look at
the making of the show composed of candid moments between cast and crew,
including Emmy Award-winner Kiefer Sutherland; dramatic stills from the
spectacular action sequences; and vivid photographic captures of the scenic South African locations. The Paley Center for Media in Los
Angeles will host the one-of-a-kind photo exhibit of fine art museum
quality archival prints from Nov. 10, 2008 through Jan. 11, 2009, when
it may move on to additional venues to be announced later. Curated by Entertainment Weekly deputy photo director Michael Kochman
and custom printed at DigitalFusion's fine art printing facility, the
exhibit features works by executive producer/director Jon Cassar,
director of photography Rodney Charters, producer Michael Klick, unit
photographer Kelsey McNeal and star/executive producer Kiefer
Sutherland. "I was so impressed with the quality of the photography, and it was
exciting to see a production photographed from five different
perspectives," said Kochman. "Each photographer captured something very
special and poetic - sometimes intimate, sometimes epic, sometimes
documentary-like and raw. It all adds up to a fascinating photographic
experience." "Shooting 24: REDEMPTION in South Africa was the highlight of my six
years on the show," said 24 executive producer and Emmy Award-winning
director Jon Cassar. "It was nothing short of exhilarating. Africa also
became a wonderful canvas for the still photography enthusiasts among
our crew. Every day put us in places and situations that were new and
exciting to us, and our cameras clicked constantly. This exhibit chronicles the
seven weeks that were spent in Cape Town and the surrounding regions
from moments captured during a hectic shooting schedule to the faces and
places that represent not only the making of 24 but the Africa of
today." "We are so excited to be the first to host this extraordinary photo
exhibit from one of today's most popular television shows, 24, which
offers another unique way to connect the creative community with media
enthusiasts here at the Paley Center," said Barbara Dixon, vice
president and director of The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles.
"This exhibit is going to have enormous appeal to everyone from the most serious
photography aficionado to the most passionate 24 fan. And what better
place to showcase exclusive behind-the-scenes content from such a
genre-defining television show than in our gallery at the Paley Center?" A private opening for press and invited guests, sponsored by
DigitalFusion and Photobucket, kicks off the exhibit's run on Monday,
Nov. 10 at 7:00 PM at The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles. 24:
REDEMPTION cast and crew members, including star Kiefer Sutherland, are
scheduled to appear in addition to the exhibit photographers. Beginning
that night, visitors to photobucket.com can view exclusive highlights of
the exhibit as well as additional photographs. They will also be able to
access a 24: REDEMPTION-themed background to customize their Photobucket
albums. "24: REDEMPTION - Captured in Africa" opens to the general public
Wednesday, Nov. 12 and runs through Jan. 11, 2009, and is included in
the free admission to the Paley Center. The Paley Center for Media,
located at 465 North Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills, is open 12:00-5:00
PM Wednesdays through Sundays. The center is closed on New Year's Day,
Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission and parking are free. On Sunday, Nov. 23 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), FOX will broadcast the
two-hour television event 24: REDEMPTION, and on Tuesday, Nov. 25, Fox
Home Entertainment will release the 24: REDEMPTION DVD. The special
edition DVD includes an exclusive director's cut featuring over ten
minutes of never-before-seen footage not shown in the television
broadcast, as well as additional bonus features including commentary, a
behind-the-scenes on-location documentary and an exclusive sneak peek at Season Seven including the first 16 minutes of the premiere episode.
Celebrating its 150th episode this year, 24 returns this January for its
seventh season Mondays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Il Divo will be performing "Amazing Grace" live on The
Oprah Winfrey Show on Friday, October 24. Taken from their upcoming
release The Promise, "Amazing Grace" shows an accessible and vulnerably
sincere side to Il Divo that is rarely seen by their adoring audiences.
Check out Il Divo's version of "Amazing Grace" filmed live at the Roman
Amphitheater in Pula, Croatia here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtrnB4FZ-yc
One of the most successful groups in the world, with over 22 million
albums sold, Il Divo is ready to re-emerge with a brand new album and
touring plans. On November 18th (November 10th globally), Il Divo will
release The Promise, the group's fifth album (Syco/Columbia). For The
Promise, Il Divo members David Miller, Sebastien Izambard, Urs Buhler
and Carlos Marín reunited with acclaimed producer and long-time
collaborator Steve MCutcheon aka Steve Mac (Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis,
Westlife) who produced Il Divo's #1 albums Siempre and Ancora plus their
self-titled debut. Sung primarily in Spanish, Italian and English, songs
on The Promise include "The Winner Takes It All", "Hallelujah", "Amazing
Grace", a Latin original entitled "La Promessa" and "The Power of Love."
Il Divo will announce their massive 2009 touring plans later this fall.
Two prior sold out world tours have seen them performing to over 1.5
million people in thirty countries. Pre-order The Promise here:
http://www.amazon.com/Il-Divo/e/B000APTF7E Download Il Divo photos and cover art here: http://www.columbiarecords.com/artist/ildivo/prassets/assets.zip Il Divo is comprised of American tenor David Miller, popular French
singer Sebastian Izambard, Swiss tenor Urs Buhler, and Spanish baritone
Carlos Marin were initially brought together by pop impresario Simon
Cowell in 2004, following an extensive worldwide audition process. The
virtuoso blending of operatic technique with romantic and popular song
took the world by storm, with sales of over 22 million. Their first
three albums, Il Divo, Ancora and Siempre, scored 39 #1 chart positions
across the world. The group also released the platinum album The
Christmas Collection in 2005. Sales of their debut self-titled album
smashed Led Zeppelin's 25 year-old record of being the only band to
achieve a number 1 album without a single release. See the new website at
http://www.ildivo.com/.
"Made" and "True Life" are back on MTV with new episodes
starting on Thursday, October 30. Here is the trailer for "True Life:
I'm Getting Married 2", airing on October 30th at 10pm ET/PT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne1rO5Seokc "MADE" AND "TRUE LIFE" ARE BACK WITH NEW EPISODES ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER
30TH AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST Los Angeles, CA - October 23, 2008 - MTV's Emmy-award winning series,
"MADE" and "True Life" return with more eye opening episodes that allow
viewers to spend a day in someone else's shoes. The new episodes start
on Thursday, October 30th at 10pm ET/PT with "True Life, I'm Getting
Married 2," http://truelife.mtv.com/
Saturday, November 1st from 2pm ET/PT with "Made: Survivalists," "Made:
Body Builder" and "Made: Streamer," then at 5pm ET/PT with "True Life:
I'm in A Summer Share." MTV: http://www.mtv.com/ "Made" site: http://made.mtv.com/ "True Life" site: http://www.truelife.mtv.com/
MTV TO OFFER VIEWERS A SEQUEL TO CELL BLOCK SATURDAY!
LIVE “BUSTED” EVENT TO COUNT DOWN 20 OF THE CRAZIEST ALL NEW
INFRACTIONS! LIVE SPECIAL PREMIERES OCTOBER 25 FROM 2:00 PM-7PM ET/PT
------ “BUSTED: Countdown To LockDown” To Air 20 New “BUSTED” Infractions In
Between In-Studio Appearances By Fan Favorite Season One Offenders And
Law Enforcers ------ NEW
YORK, October 23, 2008 – “BUSTED” series fans can rejoice! MTV will
offer the next evolution in Cell Block Saturday on October 25 from
2pm-7pm ET/PT, as “BUSTED Live: Countdown To Lockdown” heads into the
MTV studios to countdown 20 brand new infractions, so crazy even the
cops involved couldn’t believe their eyes! Running the spectrum of
outrageous crimes from a squeegee fight at a car wash to setting a car
on fire, MTV will countdown to the single-most shocking and never before
seen offense. In front of a live in-studio audience and hosted by Damien
Fahey (MTV’s “TRL”) and comedian/actor Skyler Stone (Comedy Central’s
“Con,” “For Your Consideration,” “Accepted”), the countdown will air the
never before seen stories interspersed with live stunts, surprise
drop-ins and guest appearances by fan favorite and brand-new offenders
and the law enforcers who caught them. Building on the spontaneity and
unpredictability “BUSTED” misdemeanors are known and loved for, the
real-time event will take “BUSTED” to the next level with an array of
action-packed live stunts carried out by the studio audience and our
visiting perps. From breathalyzers to interrogations to an in-house
police sketch artist, tests on police precinct procedure and learning
about the wackiest laws nationwide, MTV will lock down the studio and
lay down the law for the best “BUSTED” live event-to-date. The fun will
be both on-air and online as MTV.com will ratchet up the excitement.
Beginning Wednesday October 22, fans can log onto Busted.MTV.com to take
show and crime-related polls the results of which will be revealed
during the live event and during the live show they will be treated to
real-time, behind-the-scenes posts from the site’s very own “BUSTED”
blogger. Viewers can also log-on before Saturday to watch full “BUSTED”
episodes and the exclusive online shows “BUSTED Moments” and “Behind the
Badge.” "BUSTED” offers viewers an action-packed and high stakes look at
crazy misdemeanors and illegal transgressions through real police
footage and not only the perspective of the law enforcers involved in
the busts but also that of the young people featured themselves. Season
One of “BUSTED” ranges the spectrum of knuckleheaded misconduct from
skinny-dipping to underage drinking and backyard wrestling to marijuana
possession. No matter what the infraction, one thing is for certain: you
can run and you can hide but when the police catch up with you, you’d
better have your story straight. Skyler Stone is an
actor/writer/producer who first garnered attention with the cult Comedy
Central series “CON,” for which he served as the creator, executive
producer and star. The concept of the show was Stone taking viewers on a
ride into his daily life where he conned anyone and everyone he met.
Stone has also had supporting roles in films that include “Waiting,”
“Accepted,” “For Your Consideration,” “Stuck On You” and “The Island.” A
successful stand-up comedian, Stone has headlined over 40 cities and has
appeared at Comics Unleashed, Premium Blend and “The Late, Late Show
With Craig Ferguson.” Stone was also host of “College Night” at The
Laugh Factory for over a year and hosted MTV’s 25th Anniversary party.
For more information on Skler Stone, go to www.sklyerstone.com. “BUSTED
Live: Countdown To Lockdown” is executive produced John Stevens and
Barry Poznick of Zoo Productions. Mitch Goldstein of Zachary/Blair
Productions also executive produces the series and Bobby Maurer serves
as Coordinating Producer. “BUSTED” is a co-production with ZOO
Productions and One Louder Productions. Barry Poznick and John Stevens
serve as executive producers for ZOO Productions. Bob Kusbit and Francis
Lyons are executive producers for One Louder. ZOO Productions is
producing “BUSTED” the series (producers of “Speeders,” “Are You Smarter
Than A 5th Grader,” and “Redneck Dreams”). Sean Olsen serves as
Co-Executive Producer. George McTeague executive produces the series for
MTV and Tony DiSanto, Liz Gateley, Valerie Elustondo and Alexis Reiner
serve as the executives in charge of development for the network. The
Executive In Charge of Production of series for MTV is Lisa Litter.
See clips of three new episodes: "Medical
Pot", "The
Smell of Alcohol", and "House
Party".
BIO CHANNEL PRESENTS “JOHNNY CASH’S AMERICA”. TWO-HOUR
DOCUMENTARY PREMIERES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 9 PM EST/ 10 PM PT AND
SHEDS NEW LIGHT ON THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE “MAN IN BLACK”. FEATURING
INTERVIEWS WITH THE CASH FAMILY, AL GORE, SHERYL CROW, SNOOP DOGG &
MORE. NARRATED BY OSCAR-WINNING ACTOR CHRIS COOPER.
Los Angeles, CA – September 25, 2008 – Bio Channel shares the unique
story of one man, his music and the country that embraced him with the
two-hour documentary special “Johnny Cash’s America,” premiering on
Thursday, October 23 at 9 PM EST/10 PM PT. At the time of his death in
2003, no other entertainer in history had brought together people of
such diverse creeds, politics, and persuasions as Johnny Cash. With hits
spanning six decades from the 1950s into the 21st century, Cash sought
to advocate his beliefs and unify people through his music. Wading in
the controversies of his time, Cash was a man who believed in God but
was a friend to the Devil, a patriot and a drug addict, a friend to
Presidents and an ally to prisoners. His America was not red, white or
blue; it was black. A first time partnership between the Cash Estate,
Sony Music, Executive Producer John Carter Cash and Award-winning
filmmaking team Morgan Neville (Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues) and
Robert Gordon (Muddy Waters Can’t Be Satisfied, with Morgan Neville),
the special sheds new light on the life and legacy of the “Man in
Black.” Narrated by Oscar-winning actor Chris Cooper (Adaptation),
viewers will have unprecedented access to a wealth of rare materials,
including never-before-seen footage and photos, intimate interviews with
Cash’s family, children, and several life-long friends, and 27 of Johnny
Cash's recordings, many used here for the first time. The documentary
explores the prominent themes of Cash’s life including love of the land,
freedom, justice, family, faith and redemption through exclusive
interviews, photos and unreleased music and footage. Interviews include
Cash’s sister Joanne, son John Carter Cash and daughters Cindy Cash and
Rosanne Cash, childhood friends and fellow band mates as well as Bob
Dylan, John Mellencamp, Sheryl Crow, Al Gore, Tim Robbins, Loretta Lynn,
Snoop Dogg, Vince Gill, Ozzy Ozborne, Steve Earle, Merle Haggard and
Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn) all of whom are connected to Cash in
surprising ways. The special features 27 of Cash’s songs as well as
unreleased and never-before seen footage including the 1965 “Johnny Cash
Show” featuring solo performance of “Five Feet High and Rising,”
outtakes from the recording studio with Cash and Bob Dylan from his
elusive Eat the Document documentary and rehearsal footage for a
Highwaymen recording session. The Cash family – Johnny’s sister, son,
and other relatives – take viewers to rural Dyess, Arkansas to Cash’s
childhood home and visit brother Jack’s grave which elicits a moving,
impromptu singing of “Will The Circle Be Unbroken.” “Johnny Cash’s
America” will premiere at the Woodstock Film Festival on Saturday,
October 4 and screen at the Country Music Hall of Fame on October 11,
the American Cinematheque in Hollywood, CA on October 13, the Memphis
Indie Film Festival on October 15 and the Paley Center in New York, NY
on October 17. Sony BMG’s Legacy Recordings will release the CD/DVD on
October 28. “Johnny Cash’s America” is produced and directed by Morgan
Neville and Robert Gordon from Tremelo Productions for Bio Channel.
Executive Producers for Bio Channel are Robert Sharenow and Andy Berg.
Click here to
see a clip.
LAW AND ORDER'S NEW PREMIERE TIME AND DATE: FRIDAYS at
9pm/8c on USA beginning November 7th - 6 new episodes featuring Jeff
Goldblum. More
Info
Hit and Call on Thursday Night's "The Sarah Silverman
Program" Tune In Thursdays at 10:30pm on Comedy Central On this Thursday's all new "The Sarah Silverman Program" Laura's
grooming habits leave a lot to be desired while Sarah thinks she sees
Osama Bin Laden on the street and runs him over with her car. "The Sarah
Silverman Program" airs every Thursday ay 10:30pm on Comedy Central.
VIDEO PREVIEW Link:
http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=189230
"THE HILLS" ARE ALIVE WITH NEW PROGRAMMING Videos: The Hills According To Me -- Sneak Peak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxqyMtSMYkk The Hills According To Me -- Theme Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qVksru5ZKc "The Hills: The Lost Scenes" Premieres on Saturday, October 18th at 1pm
Followed By "The Hills: According to Me" Marathon at 2pm ET/PT Santa Monica, CA (October 8, 2008) - MTV <http://www.mtv.com/> is
bringing fans new programming of "The Hills" http://www.hills.mtv.com/
including fresh episodes, never before seen specials, live After Shows
and more. More Info
50 CENT SCHOOLS ASPIRING BUSINESS MOGULS IN THE ART OF SUCCESS IN THE NEW MTV SERIES "50 CENT: THE MONEY AND THE POWER" SET TO AIR ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH AT 10PM ET/PT
New York, NY (October 15, 2008) - 50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) was the top
earning rapper in 2007, earning an astonishing $150 million, according to
Forbes magazine. He parlayed a stake in Vitamin Water to a 9-figure payout
and he continues to be the single savviest businessman in the music game.
As he puts it, "If I was just my image, I wouldn't have made this much
money." 50 Cent's success is nothing less than the American dream and this
show is his coming out party as an inspiration to a new generation of
street-savvy entrepreneurs. His forthcoming book, "The 50th Law,"
co-authored with Robert Greene ("The 48 Laws of Power"), will share the
lessons he learned as a street hustler and how those lessons allowed him
to become the massive success he is today. In "50 Cent: The Money and the
Power," hosted by and starring 50 Cent, he will share these lessons with a
lucky few. The winner, the young man or woman whose ideas and drive make
them worthy of 50's support, receives a $100,000 investment from 50 Cent
himself. "50 Cent: "The Money and the Power" will premiere on MTV on
Thursday, November 6th at 10pm ET/PT.
"50 Cent: The Money and the Power" contestants worked together while
also living at "Camp Curtis," a Brooklyn warehouse where they slept in
tents named after the five boroughs of New York City. The 14 wannabe
moguls, personally hand-picked by 50 Cent, compete in inventive challenges
that 50 Cent helped to create, while mastering the skills that took the
rapper from his hard-knock life to the top of corporate America. Each
week, 50 Cent will narrow down his search by testing the candidates on the
knowledge he has taught them while pushing them to their limit. Viewers
will be treated to special appearances by LL Cool J, Aubrey O'Day of
Danity Kane, Lloyd Banks and radio personality and blogger Miss Info. And
since no business mogul can work alone, 50 Cent recruited his G-Unit label
mate Tony Yayo to be his "Underboss" and right hand man. Yayo kept
contestants in line for 50 Cent throughout series.
Ultimately, the last individual standing will, in 50's eyes, possess the
strongest combination of business flair, strength, ambition, and
fearlessness to win the $100,000 and help achieve their dream and pave the
way to future mogul status. "50 Cent: The Money and the Power" was mostly
shot in New York City (in and around Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, etc...) and
will have ten one hour episodes.
In addition to his record label, G-Unit Records, 50 Cent has enjoyed
enormous global success across a vast array of entrepreneurial ventures,
including videogames, books, clothing, footwear, beverages, personal care
products, automotive and more. 50 Cent is set to deliver his fourth major
label album, Before I Self Destruct (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope), on
December 9, 2008. Accompanying the album is the gritty feature length
film, Before I Self Destruct, which 50 Cent wrote, directed and starred
in.
BONUS EPISODES OF HIT REALITY SERIES "MAKING THE BAND" WILL HIT THE SMALL SCREEN IN EARLY 2009
Danity Kane's Future is Revealed
New York, New York -October 15, 2008 - Where do they go from here?
Danity Kane's future is still up in the air, Day26
is pursuing their dreams and Donnie
Klang
is working his way to the top, so
what is next? MTV
is extending the drama
into 2009 with bonus episodes of the hit reality series "Making The Band
." The saga will continue with the
remaining members of Danity Kane and their label mates Day26 and Donnie
Klang as they all embark on the next phases of their Bad Boy careers.
The extended season will pick-up where the last one left off...Following
all the drama and turmoil from the cliffhanger on the live finale. Fans
will catch-up with Day26 as they go out on their own and experience what
it's like to be the opening act for more established recording artists.
Can they stay focused and make it on their own without the support of
their label mates? Donnie Klang will continue to strive and prove to
Diddy that he has what it takes to be a solid solo artist and go on tour
with more well known musical acts. Will the hectic pace of the music
business put too much strain on Dawn and Que's romance or will it make
their love stronger? The Danity Kane story will continue to unfold after
Diddy's shocking decision to remove Aubrey and D. Woods from the group.
Will the Band live on without them? Will Aubrey and D. Woods return to
Danity Kane? The bonus episodes will follow MTV's favorite "Making The
Band" artists as they give it all they have while trying to remain true to
themselves in the process.
At last night's "Making The Band 4" live finale the anxiety was at an all
time high. MTV News correspondent Sway hosted one of the most
controversial season finales' in "Making The Band" history. Media mogul
Diddy talked to fans and answered questions about his recent decision to
shake up his platinum selling artists Danity Kane. The season finale
ended bitter sweet, leaving Danity Kane fans shocked at the outcome and
wondering what lies ahead. Day26 and Donnie Klang were speechless and
concerned for their own futures after seeing how quickly their friends and
label mates can go from being on top to struggling to stay in the game.
"Diddy is a master star maker and a genius at creating drama. With the
cliffhanger ending on this season of 'Making the Band,' we just knew the
saga had to continue," said Tony DiSanto, EVP Series Development &
Programming, MTV. "There is so much more story to tell, amazing music and
great drama to come. With Diddy you never quite know exactly what's
next...But it's pretty certain you won't be able to take your eyes off!"
JOOST LAUNCHES WEB-BASED VIDEO SERVICE WITH COMMUNITY FEATURES
New Flash-Based Joost.com Offers Largest Library of Professional Videos
Online with Added Social Tools
JoostTM today launched its new Flash-based, download-free global web video
service at
www.joost.com. In addition, Joost
features a number of social tools which are designed to help people
navigate through the largest online library of legal video programming and
to integrate user expression directly into the service.
“People have always relied on their friends’ recommendations to figure out
which movies they want to watch, or talked about their favorite TV shows
and moments with friends and colleagues – and now Joost has combined those
real-life experiences in one online destination,” said Mike Volpi, CEO,
Joost. “Our integrated social tools make it easier than ever for people to
find the shows, film and music they want to watch, and to form communities
around that content, which ultimately enriches their overall experience.”
The new website features a number of ways that people can interact with
video and with other people on Joost: they can voice their opinions about
video through comments, “shouts” or tags; they can find out what their
friends are watching by adding friends through most major online webmail
services via the Friends section; or they may interact with others in the
Joost community through groups around their favorite shows, characters or
artists.
Also new is the JoostFeed, which aggregates all of the activities that are
happening on Joost in order to help guide a person’s Joost experience. The
JoostFeed is viewable on Joost or can be exported to any online social
tool or website. Joost also is working with a number of third-party
platforms, including Boxee, chumby, Delicious, Digg, FriendFeed,
Lifestream, Meebo, Mister Wong, Netlog, Netvibes, reddit and VideoSurf, to
make it easier for people to use and access Joost across the web. In
addition, Joost will implement Facebook Connect, which allows people to
enjoy Joost within the context of their real identity and friendships on
Facebook. Today, Joost has more than 46,000 professionally-produced videos for a
total of more than 8,000 hours of video entertainment. Some of Joost’s
partners include CBS (Entertainment, News and Sports, and classic library
content), Showtime, Last.fm, Wallstrip, Moblogic; Viacom, including Atom,
BET, CMT, Comedy Central, LOGO, MTV, The N, Nickelodeon, Spike and VH1
programming; television series and full-length feature films from Sony
Pictures Television; and the Warner Bros. Television Group, which is
partnering with Joost on three branded channels in the U.S.: The WB
(featuring complete episodes of hit series, including “Friends,” and
original digital productions from TheWB.com), Classic WB TV (boasting
full-length episodes of classic favorites from the Warner Bros. collection
of series) and WB Sci Fi Fix (featuring complete episodes of the Studio’s
most popular science fiction titles). Since January 1, 2008, the number of videos available on Joost has nearly
doubled, while the total number of hours has increased by more than 50
percent. Significantly, Joost’s music catalog now includes more than
18,000 music videos from major record labels as well as a number of
independent labels. In addition to the new social tools, Joost has implemented a new
programming guide which organizes content into three main categories:
Shows, Music and Film. Shows are divided into nine main genres – action
and sports; animation; comedy; culture and style; drama, docs and reality
TV; news and gossip; science fiction and horror; sexy; and tech and gaming
– and then further classified into subgenres, like anime in the case of
animation, or retro TV in the case of comedy. Music and film titles are
classified by genre, such as pop for music or drama for films.
BRITNEY SPEARS SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT IN A NEW DOCUMENTARY 'BRITNEY: FOR THE RECORD"
AIRING EXCLUSIVELY ON MTV ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH AT 10PM ET/PT
New York, NY (October 10, 2008) - In the 90-minute exclusive documentary
film, "Britney: For The Record," Britney granted access to the award
winning team at @radical.media to tell her side of the story in her own
words. The film will not only give viewers a look into what it is truly
like to walk in the shoes of one of today's biggest musical icons, but
behind-the-scenes access to everything from Britney recording her new
album to preparing for her appearance on the "2008 MTV Video Music
Awards," and much more. "Britney: For The Record" will air exclusively on
MTV on Sunday, November 30th at 10pm ET/PT.
"MTV has had a long history with Britney Spears and our support for her
has been unwavering," said Tony DiSanto, Executive Vice President of
Series Development for MTV. "We are thrilled she has chosen MTV as the
exclusive outlet to share the intimate details of her personal journey for
the first time ever."
In an unprecedented three month shoot where no topic was off limits,
acclaimed filmmaker Phil Griffin captured, via personal stories and
all-access to her during her day to day life, an intimate look into the
artist that reveals those closest to her, gives insight into her music and
career and a glimpse into her hopes and aspirations for the future.
"So much has gone on over the last couple of years and there's a lot
that people don't know about me that I want them to know." said Britney "I
wanted to make this film because I started to feel like I wasn't being
seen in the light that I wanted to be seen in. This is an opportunity to
set the record straight and talk about what I've been through and where
I'm headed." "Britney: For The Record" will show the reality of trying to live a
normal life after all that has been exposed through the media.
To check out an exclusive teaser trailer from "Britney: For The Record" go
to http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?vid=287976.
Britney Spears' sixth studio album, Circus, on Jive Records will be
released on Tuesday, December 2nd, her 27th birthday. The album's first
single "Womanizer," was officially released to radio on September 26th.
“ TV LAND PRIME ” HITS THE AIRWAVES TONIGHT, OCTOBER 6
TV Land’s Dynamic New Primetime Programming Block
Includes The Premiere Of “3rd Rock From The Sun”
And The Return Of The Network’s Original Series “Myths & Legends”
New York, NY, October 6, 2008 – This is NOT your Father’s TV Land. Beginning, tonight, October 6, 2008, the network launches TV Land PRIME, a new primetime programming destination designed to appeal to the attitudes, life stage and interests of people in their 40s and 50s , catering specifically to people in their mid-40s. Equipped with a new logo, color scheme and on-air graphics, as well as the premieres of the original series “Myths & Legends” and the hit sitcom “3rd Rock From The Sun,” TV Land PRIME will air Monday through Friday, 9PM to Midnight ET/PT with programming that is entertaining, engaging and escapist. Moving forward, all of TV Land’s original programming, including the return of hit franchises “High School Reunion,” “She’s Got The Look,” and the original series “The Cougar,” contemporary television series acquisitions and movies will premiere solely in this daypart.
“This is a very exciting time in our channel’s history,” states Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. “We’re thrilled to have a destination where people in their 40s and 50s can go to find programming that reflects their stage of life.”
TV Land PRIME kicks off this week with the following schedule:
· Back-to-back episodes of “Scrubs” Monday through Friday from 9PM to 10PM. · The series premiere of “3rd Rock From The Sun” Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with two consecutive episodes starting at 10PM. This Emmy Award-winning sitcom features four extra-terrestrial scientists sent to Earth to pose as a human family so they can study human beings. · The return of the TV Land original series “Myths & Legends” on Wednesday, October 8 at 10PM ET/PT. “Myths & Legends” attempts to answer all those burning questions that have been endlessly lurking in the minds of pop culture junkies for years. Questions in the premiere episode include: Did heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne bite the head off a live bat? Did the FBI really investigate Disney’s “That Darn Cat?” Was Marilyn Monroe murdered? The series is executive produced by Gay Rosenthal Productions (“Little People, Big World”).
· The uplifting series “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” takes over the 11PM to Midnight hour Monday through Thursday with episodes including a modern day Brady Bunch still living in separate homes.
· The TV Land premiere of “Police Academy” at 10PM on October 10 as TV Land PRIME’s “Friday Night Movie.”
Michael Phelps has filmed some funny viral spots for
CitationShares, a partial private jet service. After winning his eight
gold medals at the Olympics, Phelps needed a service to fly him around
the world. You can see the video links on our
primetime forum.
THE RETURN OF TV LAND’S ORGINAL SERIES “MYTHS AND
LEGENDS” PREMIERES ON OCTOBER 8TH AT 10 PM “Myths and Legends” airs during TV Land PRIME, the network’s primetime
programming block designed to appeal to the attitudes, life stage and
interests of people in their 40s and 50s.
http://www.tvland.com/prime/shows/mythsandlegends/
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, WE tv is
urging you to THINK PINK and support breast cancer research.
CLICK HERE for more info.
"TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES" LAUNCHES
"AMBUSH" AT HTTP://WWW.FOX.COM/TERMINATOR/AMBUSH Game Brings Epic Battle Between Humans and Machines Online and to iPhone
and iPod Touch Game enthusiasts and TERMINATOR fans alike can now be at the center of
the battle between humans and the machines with "Ambush," a game based
on TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, the hit series that airs
Mondays (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. "Ambush," a free massive
multi-player online (MMO) game, can be played at
www.fox.com/terminator/ambush . The first MMO playable on iPhones
and iPod Touch devices, "Ambush" is currently available for download at
the Apple App Store at www.itunes.com/appstore "Ambush" pits human against machine. Players choose to engage as a human
or a Terminator in the fight to protect or eliminate Skynet, the
computer system programmed to destroy the world. The player's goal is to
predict the movement of his enemies throughout the virtual city and then
set traps to terminate them, all while remaining undetected by other
players. iPhone players survive within the virtual city by using their
GPS function to avoid traps set by their online opponents. Log in and
join the battle at www.fox.com/terminator/ambush This season on TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, life for the
Connors intensifies as their relationships are challenged and the
dynamics of their roles begin to change. As they continue to hunt down
Skynet (in order to stop the annihilation of the human race), JOHN
CONNOR (Thomas Dekker) must confront his destiny to become the leader
he's meant to be. Struggling with John's independence, SARAH CONNOR
(Lena Headey) is as desperate as ever to protect him from Skynet and
prepare him for the future. John's new friend RILEY (Leven Rambin)
challenges CAMERON (Summer Glau), John's cyborg protector, for his
affection while ELLISON (Richard T. Jones) finds himself embroiled with
a T-1001, CATHERINE WEAVER (Shirley Manson). Also this season, the
future begins to haunt DEREK REESE (Brian Austin Green), and CROMARTIE
(Garret Dillahunt) comes face-to-face with John Connor.
FOX UNCOVERS FULL SEASON OF NEW HIT DRAMA "FRINGE"
Nine Additional Episodes Ordered of Season's No. 1 New Series Among
Adults 18-49 All-New Episodes Return Tuesday, Oct. 14 FOX has ordered an additional nine episodes of the critically acclaimed
thriller FRINGE, bringing the series to a full season order, it was
announced today by Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment for Fox
Broadcasting Company. "We're having a blast working on this show with this great team of
producers and amazing cast," said Reilly. "The series has really taken
off creatively, and it's exciting to see that the audience is
responding. We believe this is the first full season of many years to
come."
The all new season of South
Park begins next Wednesday, October 8th at 10 p.m. on Comedy
Central. The network has compiled numerous clips from last season to get
fans revved up and ready for season 12! South Park Season 12 - A Look Back Strap yourself in and get up to speed
before the new episodes of South Park start Wednesday, October 8 at 10pm
/ 9c on Comedy Central!
http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/186784/
Comedy Central's "The Sarah Silverman Program" is back
next Wednesday, October 8th with a special two night premiere event!
This season join her and the rest of the gang as they discover
marijuana, bring a lawsuit against the country of Mongolia and much
more. The premiere episode will be followed by a second on Thursday, the
9th. Here is a clip showing a series of scene-opening clapboards with Sarah
and her friends set to a hypnotic beat. http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=186489
Comedy Central will premiere "Chocolate News," a new
sketch magazine series starring David Alan Grier on October 15th. The 10-episode series will cover a variety of contemporary topics from
an African American perspective - everyone and everything is fair game! Phat Man - No Child Left Behind
http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=187052&title=phat-man-no-child-left-behind Licorice Stick - Porn 101
http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=185958&title=sneak-peek-porn-101 FILLING TV'S BLACK HOLE: DAVID ALAN GRIER'S "CHOCOLATE NEWS" PREMIERES
ON COMEDY CENTRAL WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 AT 10:30 P.M. Completely Biased Comedy to Blow the Lid Off The Urban Experience In
Modern America David Alan Grier adds a new flavor to COMEDY CENTRAL with "Chocolate
News,"
http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/chocolate_news/index.jhtml
an outrageous, character-driven sketch magazine series debuting
Wednesday, October 15 at 10:30 p.m. "In Living Color" alum and TonyR
Award-nominee David Alan Grier is the creator, executive producer and
host of "Chocolate News," a hilarious take on pop culture events that
makes no apologies for its biased approach. An encore presentation of
the debut episode of "Chocolate News" will air October 15 at 11:00 p.m.
The ten-episode series will regularly air on Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m.
(all times ET/PT)
WWE.com has finally launched its ultimate online
wrestling community, WWE Universe! At WWE Universe, fans will be able to blog, upload fan photos and
videos, join forums and interact with their favorite Superstars! This cutting edge initiative will be the number one destination for WWE
fans to connect with one another as well as WWE itself! Create your own WWE Universe profile here:
http://fans.wwe.com/ Still want to win some free WWE stuff? Right now there is a chance to
win WWE prizes on the WWE Universe Facebook fan page! From now until November 6th, you have the chance to win either a grand
prize of a WWE-themed chair or smaller prizes including WWE t-shirts and hoodies! Simply do the following: 1. Swap out your profile photo for the new WWE Universe logo 2. Keep the logo live on your Facebook page until November 6th 3.
Go to http://fans.wwe.com/ and
register a profile 4. Post on the WWE Universe wall your new WWE
Universe profile name!!!! From there we'll choose weekly winners including 2 Grand Prize Winners
on November 6th! Sign up for WWE Universe and get closer to WWE than ever before!
Comedy Central will be releasing "South Park: The Cult
of Cartman" next Tuesday, an all new DVD with 12 original life lessons
from Eric Cartman himself! The DVD comes in great bible-esque packaging
and includes an exclusive cult membership card and sticker. Here's a
promo clip: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6xy3m_life-lessons-from-south-parks-eric_animals
Here's the trailer for "Man and Wife", with new episodes
airing daily at 11PM ET/PT from Monday through Thursday on MTV. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn_qeBYpDTM ("Man and Wife"
trailer)
http://www.oxygen.com/janice Janice is forced to bring plus-size
models into the house and in her agency, but she's not happy about it at
all. Once they're in, though, they start clashing with the existing
models. "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency", every Tuesday at 10/9C,
only on Oxygen. Clip: http://o2.oxygen.com/player/?id=721502
BRITNEY SPEARS' NEW SINGLE "WOMANIZER" GETS EXCLUSIVE
TELEVISION DEBUT DURING MTV HIT SERIES "THE HILLS" ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH AT 10PM
ET/PT Circus, Britney Spears' Sixth Studio Album To Be Released On Tuesday,
December 2nd Britney Spears' triumphant appearance at the "2008 MTV Video Music
Awards" and her subsequent wins for Best Female Video, Best Pop Video
and Video Of The Year for "Piece of Me" proves to her fans and critics
alike that the Pop Diva is on her way back to the top. As an added bonus
for her fans, Britney's first single "Womanizer" from her upcoming album
Circus, will have its exclusive Television debut on MTV during the Monday,
September 29th episode of its hit series "The Hills." Britney Spears'
sixth studio album, Circus, on Jive Records will be released on Tuesday,
December 2nd, her 27th birthday. "Womanizer" was officially released to
radio on Friday, September 26th. "The Hills" was created by Adam DiVello. Liz Gateley, Adam DiVello and
Sean Travis serve as Executive Producers.
Stripper Wanna-Be's on The Janice Dickinson Modeling
Agency http://www.oxygen.com/janice What: The girls are casted in their first couture runway show. In
preparation, Janice makes them take sexy dance lessons and practice on the male
models. When: "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" every Tuesday @ 10/9C, only
on Oxygen. Where:
http://o2.oxygen.com/player/?id=668766
Crackle.com's great new comedy network, C-Spot, is
airing "Dating Brad Garrett." It stars three-time Emmy Award-winning
actor Brad Garrett and follows him as he goes on 10 dates with 10 women
from video submissions made on Crackle. A panel of Garrett "experts,"
including his ex-wife, mother, exterminator, friend, and urologist, will
review the submissions and decide which applicants will spend a night on
the town with the comedian. "Dating Brad Garrett" - Katy
Meet Katy: She's blond, knows how to dress to get Brad Garrett's
attention, and needs some gas money. Will she be able to get Brad to get
lost in her eyes or is this one of the girls Brad's ex-wife chose? New
episodes of "Dating Brad Garrett" premiere every Monday on Crackle.com.
Direct Link: http://crackle.com/c/Dating_Brad_Garrett/Dating_Brad_Garrett_Episode_2_Katy/2379096#ml=o%3d12%26fpl%3d316082%26fx%3d&tra=clickthrough&cmp=taf You can find new C-Spot Season 2 episodes on Crackle.com
http://www.crackle.com/cspot
, MySpace http://www.Myspacetv.com/cspotnetwork , YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/cspot
, AOL Video, Hulu and on mobile at Verizon Wireless' V-Cast Video.
BIO CHANNEL PRESENTS "JOHNNY CASH'S AMERICA" TWO-HOUR DOCUMENTARY PREMIERES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 9 PM EST AND
SHEDS NEW LIGHT ON THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE "MAN IN BLACK"
FEATURING INTERVIEWS WITH THE CASH FAMILY, AL GORE, SHERYL CROW,
SNOOP DOGG & MORE NARRATED BY OSCAR-WINNING ACTOR CHRIS COOPER
Los Angeles, CA - September 25, 2008 - Bio Channel shares the unique
story of one man, his music and the country that embraced him with the
two-hour documentary special "Johnny Cash's America," premiering on
Thursday, October 23 at 9 PM EST.
At the time of his death in 2003, no other entertainer in history had
brought together people of such diverse creeds, politics, and persuasions
as Johnny Cash. With hits spanning six decades from the 1950s into the
21st century, Cash sought to advocate his beliefs and unify people through
his music. Wading in the controversies of his time, Cash was a man who
believed in God but was a friend to the Devil, a patriot and a drug
addict, a friend to Presidents and an ally to prisoners. His America was
not red, white or blue; it was black.
A first time partnership between the Cash Estate, Sony Music, Executive
Producer John Carter Cash and Award-winning filmmaking team Morgan Neville
(Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues) and Robert Gordon (Muddy Waters Can't Be
Satisfied, with Morgan Neville), the special sheds new light on the life
and legacy of the "Man in Black." Narrated by Oscar-winning actor Chris
Cooper (Adaptation), viewers will have unprecedented access to a wealth of
rare materials, including never-before-seen footage and photos, intimate
interviews with Cash's family, children, and several life-long friends,
and 27 of Johnny Cash's recordings, many used here for the first time.
The documentary explores the prominent themes of Cash's life including
love of the land, freedom, justice, family, faith and redemption through
exclusive interviews, photos and unreleased music and footage. Interviews
include Cash's sister Joanne, son John Carter Cash and daughters Cindy
Cash and Rosanne Cash, childhood friends and fellow band mates as well as
Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Sheryl Crow, Al Gore, Tim Robbins, Loretta
Lynn, Snoop Dogg, Vince Gill, Ozzy Ozborne, Steve Earle, Merle Haggard and
Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn) all of whom are connected to Cash in
surprising ways.
The special features 27 of Cash's songs as well as unreleased and
never-before seen footage including the 1965 "Johnny Cash Show"
featuring solo performance of "Five Feet High and Rising," outtakes from
the recording studio with Cash and Bob Dylan from his elusive Eat the
Document documentary and rehearsal footage for a Highwaymen recording
session. The Cash family - Johnny's sister, son, and other relatives -
take viewers to rural Dyess, Arkansas to Cash's childhood home and visit
brother Jack's grave which elicits a moving, impromptu singing of "Will
The Circle Be Unbroken."
"Johnny Cash's America" will premiere at the Woodstock Film Festival on
Saturday, October 4 and screen at the Country Music Hall of Fame on
October 11, the American Cinematheque in Hollywood, CA on October 13, the
Memphis Indie Film Festival on October 15 and the Paley Center in New
York, NY on October 17. Sony BMG's Legacy Recordings will release the
CD/DVD on October 28.
On October 3rd, WWE Smackdown! is moving to its new home on MyNetwork TV!
Kicking off things right, MyNetwork TV is throwing a two night (1-2 Punch)
event that will make WWE history! First, on October 2nd MyNetwork TV will air the world television
premiere of WrestleMania XXIV! At 8/7 CT, relive all the WrestleMania
action for the first time on network television! The following night on MyNetwork TV will bring the all-star debut of
Friday Night Smackdown! Kicking off at 8/7 CT, the event will play host
to a historic Champions VS Champions match! For the first time ever on
broadcast television, WWE Champion Triple H will meet World Heavyweight
Champion Chris Jericho and ECW Champion Matt Hardy in a triple threat
match! Don't miss this exclusive face-off! For more info on the MyNetwork TV 1-2 Punch two night event, please
visit http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/smackdownmoving
TUNE-IN REMINDER-"Paris Hilton's My New BFF" Premieres Tuesday,
September 30th at 10pm ET/PT on MTV. Being the ultimate puppet master, Paris handpicked sixteen girls and two
guys to travel to Beverly Hills to compete in tests of loyalty, endurance
and compatibility with the media sensation as they are blindfolded,
interrogated and quizzed on their Paris Hilton knowledge. The contestants
will travel across the globe, learn what it's like to maintain a powerful
brand, party in the poshest clubs, get VIP makeovers and attend the best
red carpet events, but they never know when there might an elimination or
hear the dreadful phrase "TTYN" (talk to you never). In the end, only one
will win the grand prize of saying "Paris Hilton is my new BFF."
Videos: Paris Hilton's My New BFF - Makeovers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6d0xem3ygM Paris Hilton's My New BFF - Interrogation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0FSJRv5Hww Paris Hilton's My New BFF - Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q_ZWiRQR2M Tuesday September 30th at 10pm ET/PT on MTV
FOX SEALS DEAL WITH CHEF GORDON RAMSAY
FOX has sealed a new deal with world-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay. The
arrangement will keep Ramsay at the network for several more years and
includes an agreement to produce two more installments of the sizzling
series HELL'S KITCHEN, another season of KITCHEN NIGHTMARES, a yet-to-be
determined special and another series.
"Gordon has done an amazing job of creating exciting franchises for
FOX," said Mike Darnell, President, Alternative Entertainment. "From the
first time I met him, it was clear that he would be a big star in America.
He has become one of the 'faces of FOX,' and we're thrilled that he will
be on our network for years to come."
In HELL'S KITCHEN, hot-tempered chef Gordon Ramsay turns up the heat as he
puts wannabe chefs through a culinary boot camp as they try to slice and
dice their way to the top. HELL'S KITCHEN 5 is scheduled to air midseason.
Season Four of HELL'S KITCHEN finished as the highest-rated season in the
show's history, ranking No. 1 for Summer 2008 among Adults 18-49.
MTV AND DR. DREW ADVISES FAMILIES TOGETHER WITH NEW
SERIES "SEX?WITH MOM AND DAD" PREMIERING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 AT 7PM
ET/PT Think MTV's Emmy Award Winning "It's Your (Sex) Life" Campaign Will
Provide Viewers of "Sex...with Mom and Dad" with Information and Resources on Sexual Health Topics
With so much information out there today regarding sex, health,
relationships and dating, it's difficult for young people to figure out
what's true and what's false. But that's all about to change as MTV
premieres the new stripped series " Sex?with Mom and Dad " with
relationship expert Dr. Drew Pinsky on Monday, September 29 at 7pm
ET/PT. A show that is as awkward as it is educational, "Sex?with Mom and
Dad" is sure to inform, embarrass, shock and entertain - all while
starting important dialogues among families. "This is a unique and compelling format from overseas that we
redeveloped and adapted for the MTV audience about getting families to
talk openly about a taboo topic," said Tony DiSanto, EVP, MTV
Programming and Series Development. "?The talk' is a personal choice for
every family, but what Dr. Drew uncovers in this show is that by talking
openly and honestly about sex, families can re-program their way of
thinking, break down walls, reinforce trust and create deeper bonds."
In each half-hour episode of "Sex?With Mom and Dad," Loveline's
relationship expert Dr. Drew will help a teen and their parents work
through their problems discussing sex, dating and relationships. The
series will spotlight a wide spectrum of issues from a promiscuous teen
whose mom can't control his "manwhore" behavior; to a virgin heading off
to college whose dad refuses to give her the sex talk she desperately
wants; to a gay teen whose mom is troubled by his taste for bad boys.
Whatever the issue, Dr. Drew will get the family talking - often for the
very first time - about sex and intimate relationships. Dr. Drew will
meet with the family to pinpoint the issue and assign two fun, yet
daunting tasks tailored to the family's issues and help open up about
sexual beliefs and experience. Shockingly frank, upbeat, and funny,
"Sex...with Mom and Dad" proves that if families can talk about sex,
they can talk about anything - ultimately breaking down barriers and
improving relationships in the process. Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR5NP667tn0
Don't forget to watch tonight's season finale of BURN NOTICE!
In the season finale of Burn Notice... when a client is being forced
into a kidnapping scheme, Michael must pose as a security consultant - a
guy who will stop at nothing to foil the gang's plan. Catch the premiere
of "Good Soldier" Thursday Sept, 18 at 10/9C on USA Network. Visit the
official fan page on Facebook or visit the official site at
http://burnnotice.usanetwork.com
Here is a scene from tonight's season finale:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2pn4zq8fvc
MAY THE FARCE BE WITH YOU
WHEN G4 PRESENTS A NIGHT OF "SPACEBALLS" ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21
Network Presentation of Iconic Film to Precede All New,
Never-Before-Seen Chapters of "Mel Brooks' Spaceballs: The Animated
Series"
Brooks, Daphne Zuniga and Joan Rivers Reprise Film Characters in the
Entertainment Legend's Animated Production
3pm ET/PT "Spaceballs"
5pmET/PT "Mel Brooks' Spaceballs: The Animated Series"
Spaceballs Trailer-Jiggle Vision
http://www.bounceyourspaceballs.com/
G4 will bring viewers Spaceballs Sunday on September 21 with a special
presentation of MGM's 1987 cult classic feature film, followed by two
hours of all new, never-before-seen chapters of "Mel Brooks' Spaceballs:
The Animated Series." A rollicking parody of popular science-fiction and
action films, "Spaceballs" stands as Brooks' homage to genre films in
which the master of comedy skewers some of filmdom's biggest blockbusters.
A collaboration from MGM, Berliner Film Companies and G4, "Mel Brooks'
Spaceballs: The Animated Series" picks up where the cult classic feature
film left off, delivering hilarious parodies of today's pop culture.
Executive Producer and Co-Creator Mel Brooks reprises his roles as Planet
Spaceballs' nefarious President Skroob and Yogurt, Daphne Zuniga returns
to voice the lovely Princess Vespa, and Joan Rivers is back as the voice
of Dot Matrix. Spaceballs Sunday takes place Sunday, September 21
beginning at 3 pm ET/PT, with the presentation of the feature film,
followed by all new chapters of "Mel Brooks' Spaceballs: The Animated
Series" at 5 pm ET/PT, only on G4.
Check out the previews at http://www.bounceyourspaceballs.com/In the feature film "Spaceballs," President Skroob of Planet Spaceballs
holds Princess Vespa of the planet Druidia for ransom - namely, all the
air of Druidia, which Spaceballs needs to replace that of its own polluted
atmosphere. Vespa's father hires the space rogue Lone Starr who must
battle with Dark Helmet in order to save the girl, keep the air and put
Skroob in his place ... for now, at least. What follows is a sci-fi farce
of epic proportions in which the classic Brooks style reigns supreme,
nothing is sacred and everything is a target in one of the pun-iest movies
ever.
Season Two of Manswers premieres on Wednesday, September 17th at 11 pm on Spike TV.
Here's the season two teaser
http://www.spike.com/video/manswers-season-2/3016235 Official Website - includes many clips and all full episodes of Season 1:
http://www.spike.com/show/22792 Official Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MANswers-Season-2/23284962239 'MANswers" answers all of the burning questions men have been dying to
ask, but never found socially acceptable. The fast-paced series works to
satisfy the curiosity of men by asking the tough questions only guys would
appreciate and taking the viewers on a wild ride to find out the answers.
In each episode, "MANswers" feature re-enactments, expert one-on-ones and
man-on-the-street interviews to educate Spike viewers on the taboo topics
in terms only guys can relate to. The barrage of guy-oriented trivia is
presented in a fast-paced, irreverent manner and is fodder for settling
barroom bets and water-cooler arguments.
The Netflix Movie Watching World Championship is to be held in NYC on Oct. 2-7. Featuring some
of the world's most accomplished endurance enthusiasts, the Netflix Movie
Watching World Championship challenges contestants to watch a continuous
run of movies in an effort to eclipse the existing Guinness World Record
of 120 hours and 23 minutes held by Ashish Sharma of Mathura, India.
Netflix is also giving everyday people a chance to participate by
inviting the submission of video auditions at http://www.facebook.com(keyword search: Netflix Championship).
Potential contestants simply need to submit a "mock training video" or a
video describing why they should be selected to participate on the
Facebook fan page for the event. The deadline for audition videos is
September 22nd.
8 CONTESTANTS, 56 MOVIES, 121 HOURS,
THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD* ON THE LINE
Netflix Movie Watching World Championship to
Take Place in Times Square from October 2-7
'The Quest for the Popcorn Bowl'
LOS GATOS, Calif., September 15, 2008 - Their eyes may be glued to the
screen, but all eyes will be on the eight competitors who will participate
in the Netflix Movie Watching World Championship: The Quest for the
Popcorn Bowl. Hosted by Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX), the world's largest
online movie rental service, the grueling movie watching marathon will
begin on October 2nd in New York's Times Square and is expected to last
until a new Guinness World Record(r), for most consecutive hours spent
watching movies, is set five days later on October 7th.
At stake is the undeniable notoriety associated with holding the title of
world champion, a $10,000 cash prize, a lifetime subscription to Netflix
and the first-ever Popcorn Bowl trophy.
Featuring some of the world's most accomplished endurance enthusiasts, the
Netflix Movie Watching World Championship challenges contestants to watch
a continuous run of movies in an effort to eclipse the existing world
record of 120 hours and 23 minutes held by Ashish Sharma of Mathura,
India. Mr. Sharma will be on hand to defend his title. Netflix will also
give everyday people a chance to participate by inviting the submission of
video auditions at www.facebook.com
(keyword
search: Netflix Movie Watching World Championship). Additional
information, including contest rules and other mesmerizing tidbits, can
also be found there.
The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time with competitors
assuming their positions in the Netflix Movie Watching Arena, a
plexi-glass living room in the center of New York's Times Square.
Gawkers and passersby will have ample opportunity to cheer on or watch in
wonderment as each competitor creatively and, towards the finale,
desperately attempts to stave off sleep.
"The Netflix Movie Watching World Championship is a showcase for
die-hard movie buffs who possess incredible focus and discipline," said
Leslie Kilgore, chief marketing officer for Netflix. "It combines the
love of movies with the thrill of competition at the crossroads of the
world."
Said Mr. Sharma, the brash, current Guinness World Record holder: "I am
the one who is going to win and India will retain this world record. I
will put the fire in the heart of my competitors."
Santino Marella, the spiciest Italain Superstar in WWE has got a big
mouth. Now it's about to get even bigger.
Since becoming the WWE Intercontinental Champion, Santino has been
talking a big game. Calling out the Honky Tonk Man, who held the belt for
a record 64 weeks, Santino has revealed his Honk-A-Meter to keep track of
how close he is to breaking the record. Between this and picking a fight
with Perez Hilton, Santino has quite the swagger these days.
Haven't seen Santino squawk? Check out the official WWE Universe
YouTube playlist to get all the back story:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=516BC31078791BF9
To get into the Honk-A-Meter fever, WWE has created a Facebook fan page so
that you can keep track of the boastful Santino Marella!
Become a fan here:
http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Honk-a-Meter/26883038847 To see if the Honk-A-Meter will continue to rise or stop dead in its
tracks, tune into WWE Raw, Mondays at 9/8 CT only on the USA Network.
The season finale of "From G's to Gents" airs tomorrow night at 10PM
ET/PT on MTV. Here are two sneak preview clips from the episode:
* Shotta's Motivation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkziEROgDZQ * Helicopter Ride:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMydGSkdTg4 THREE "G'S" FIGHT FOR THE CHANCE TO BECOME THE ULTIMATE "GENTLEMAN" ON THE
SEASON FINALE OF "FROM G'S TO GENTS" AIRING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 AT
10:00 PM ET/PT New York, NY (September 15, 2008) - MTV's "From G's To Gents" has gone
where no show has gone before... taking you from the ghetto to the hills
of Hollywood. As the competition gets rough and tempers start to flare,
the three remaining "G's", Shotta, Creepa, and Cee compete in the last and
most important challenge to gain the prestigious title of "Gentleman" and
to win the $100,000 prize. Tune in on Tuesday, September 16 at 10pm ET/PT
and witness history as one of these men become richer (in knowledge and
wealth) overnight. Want to find out what happened to your favorite "G's"
that didn't make it to the final three? Tune in to the "From G's To Gents
Reunion Special" airing on Tuesday, September 23 at 10pm ET/PT.
Voting has begun at
http://www.scream.spike.comfor Spike TV's Scream 2008, a celebration of the best in the horror,
sci-fi, fantasy and comic genres.
With categories including The Ultimate Scream, Best Superhero, Best
Villain, Best Director, Most Memorable Mutilation and Best Fantasy Movie -
Spike believes it's about time that someone paid homage to the incredible
talent involved in this industry.
Be sure that your voice is heard when Scream 2008 premieres on Spike
Tuesday, October 21st (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).
More info, clips, photos etc. on our
Primetime Forum!
The special 102 MINUTES THAT CHANGED AMERICA premieres
Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 9 p.m. ET/ PT on History(tm) without
commercial interruption.
MORE INFO
Actress/music artist Eve will be the mentor on the debut
episode of "MTV's Top Pop Group", premiering tonight - Thursday,
September 11 at 10PM ET/PT. Please
see here for a
release announcing her participation, as well as photos. Photo credit
to Chris Polk/MTV. The show is hosted by Mario Lopez with
backstage correspondent Marianela Pereyra and is a live music
competition series featuring pop group hopefuls from across the
country. They are competeing for a $100,000 prize and the title of
"MTV's Top Pop Group".
Think you know all there is to know about Star Trek? Then 20Q(tm) needs
your help! 20Q(tm), is enlisting the help of the public at large to create their
famous artificial intelligence twenty questions game for the Star Trek
brand. By testing your Trek knowledge, you can help the game "learn" and
become more challenging. Here's how it works:
20Q(tm) STAR TREK will test the knowledge of Star Trek aficionados by
asking players to think of any sentient being, place or thing from the
iconic entertainment franchise. The all-knowing 20Q(tm) will then guess
what the player is thinking in twenty questions or less. Fans eager to
stump the game better do their homework, because with each game played,
20Q(tm) gets a little smarter. You can play the game here:
http://20Q.net/startrek 20Q Boldly Goes Where No One Has Gone Before -
NEW YORK, NY, September 9, 2008*20Q.net is putting its artificial
intelligence (A.I.) into warp speed to bring players 20Q(tm) STAR TREK,
the latest version of the hugely popular online game that can "read your
mind." In a partnership with CBS Consumer Products and Mattel, Inc.,
20Q(tm) promises to deliver a game that's both fun and challenging for
even the most die-hard STAR TREK fans.
20Q(tm) STAR TREK will test the knowledge of Star Trek aficionados by
asking players to think of any sentient being, place or thing from the
iconic entertainment franchise. The all-knowing 20Q(tm) will then guess
what the player is thinking in twenty questions or less. Fans eager to
stump the game better do their homework, because with each game played,
20Q(tm) gets a little smarter.
20Q(tm) dares players to stump the A.I., which has become an expert in
just about everything from Harry Potter, The Simpsons, music, sports,
movies, TV, people, the Old Testament, Doctor Who, and the U.K.'s longest
running soap, Coronation Street. Visit http://20Q.net/startrek and try to stump the newest version of the
all-powerful neural-net of 20Q(tm). About 20Q.net Inc.
20Q(tm) is an artificial intelligence, a website, a company and a
phenomenon that speaks for itself at http://20q.net. Players think of
something, and 20Q(tm) guesses what is on their mind, in twenty questions
or less. Each time the online game is played it learns a little more. After more
than 62,000,000 games played and half a billion questions asked, 20Q(tm)
has evolved from an experiment in artificial intelligence into a software
development firm that licenses games built on the capabilities of the 20Q
A.I.
Inventor Robin Burgener has nurtured this A.I. technology since he
created it in 1988. The 20Q(tm) A.I. played 2,000 games in the first ten
years of its existence. By April 2008, more than 60 million games were
played. 20Q(tm) has been translated into more than 20 languages, so now
more players from around the world can test its knowledge. Handheld
versions of the original 20Q(tm) Classic (in nine languages), 20Q(tm)
Harry Potter, 20Q(tm) People, 20Q(tm) TV, 20Q(tm) Rock & Pop, and 20Q(tm)
Sports are in stores now, with more specialty versions to come. Check it
out at http://20Q.net .
Los
Angeles, CA – February 4, 2009 – TV Land announced today that film and
television actress Vivica A. Fox will host the upcoming TV Land original
series “The Cougar,” a one-hour elimination dating series set to
premiere in April on TV Land PRIME. Executive produced by Mike Fleiss
(“The Bachelor”) and Warner Horizon Television, “The Cougar” is an
eight-episode series in which an accomplished, beautiful and sexy woman
hunts for love from a pool of eligible younger men. “I’m so excited to
be the guide for 'The Cougar’s' quest for love,” says Vivica A. Fox.
“This show will prove to be empowering and enlightening for women
everywhere. Plus, 20 hot guys gathered under one roof doesn’t hurt!”
“Vivica is a pop culture celebrity who uniquely connects with our
audience and whose distinctive style and sense of humor will help TV
Land deliver on our promise to create entertaining programs that reflect
the lifestyles and tastes of our viewers,” stated Larry W. Jones,
president of TV Land. “I’m thrilled that she will take viewers on our
Cougar’s romantic journey.” In 2009, Fox returns as Larry David’s new
houseguest in HBO’s hit comedy, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and also co-stars
with Jessica Simpson, Cheri Oteri and Steve Guttenberg in the upcoming
feature comedy “Major Movie Star.” In 2008, Fox returned to her
crime-solving roots as an FBI agent in pursuit of a serial killer in the
suspense thriller “Junkyard Dog.” Switching to a dramatic role, Fox
co-starred in “Cover,” a film directed by Bill Duke and based on a true
story about the effects of HIV and AIDS in the African American
community. continuing her producing efforts, Fox starred in and
co-produced “Three Can Play That Game” (Sony/Screen Gems), co-starring
Tony Rock. This romantic comedy is the sequel to the hit feature film
“Two Can Play That Game.” Fox also starred in and co-produced the
suspense thriller “Motives 2.” Vivica then lent her voice to the
animated feature “Unstable Fables,” as well as starring as the animated
character Black Velvet in the WB’s “New Loony Tunes.” Fox is also
well-known for her role as Vernita Green in the 2003 Quentin Tarantino
smash, “Kill Bill: Vol 1.” Fox was also voted one of People magazine’s
50 most beautiful people. 
Demetri
Martin launches potentially the most important TV show ever of all time,
"Important Things with Demetri Martin," a sketch comedy series
premiering on Wednesday, February 11 at 10:30 p.m. Stand-up comedian,
Emmy®-losing writer and all-around person, Demetri Martin is the
creator, executive producer and star of "Important Things with Demetri
Martin." In this sketch comedy series, Martin mixes stand-up comedy,
sketches, animation, studio bits, and music to explore one "important
thing" per episode - like Power, Safety or Chairs. Demetri's jokes,
drawings and hair will play major roles in the series. There are also
some celebrity cameos by David Cross, Amanda Peet, and Martin's "Daily
Show" colleague John Oliver. "Important Things with Demetri Martin" is
the second series pick-up under COMEDY CENTRAL's first-look agreement
with Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions, Inc. The show is produced by
Busboy in association with One Verse, Inc. and is executive produced by
Stewart and Martin. Rich Korson and Chris McShane are the executives in
charge of production for Busboy. Dan Powell is the executive in charge
of production for COMEDY CENTRAL. Demetri Martin (
LOS
ANGELES, January 15, 2009 – It’s a happy new year for fans who have been
eagerly awaiting the return of "Randy Jackson Presents America's Best
Dance Crew. MTV premieres Season 3 of the hit reality dance competition
series on Thursday, January 15, 2009, at 10 p.m. ET/PT (9 p.m. C), in a
special 90-minute episode. Nine talented new crews will take to the
stage as an awaiting national audience tunes in to see which ones have
the best moves, the most heart and the swagger of champions. “America’s
Best Dance Crew” will feature brand-new challenges all designed to make
this the most physically demanding season yet. As crew choreography and
teamwork are tested like never before, Season 3 promises to deliver more
of the incredible stories and heart-stopping routines viewers have come
to love, all culminating in a live season finale showdown. Show devotees
can log onto 
Over
the course of five seasons, fans have watched Vanessa and Angela Simmons
grow up before their eyes on "Run's House." Now MTV is giving viewers a
look at the next step of their lives with "Daddy's Girls," airing
Mondays at 10:30PM ET/PT. The new series focuses on the Simmons Sisters
as they take a major step toward independence by moving to Los Angeles,
where they’ll find new friends and work on their already successful
apparel line, Pastry. With a long list of ventures ahead of them, the
first project for Vanessa and Angela is to establish a new office for
their popular tennis shoe and apparel business. In addition to work,
Vanessa will tackle the many opportunities the film capital has to
offer, while Angela takes viewers on her quest for true love. As both
girls adapt to the totally new way of life that Hollywood brings,
they'll need to remember the important life lessons that their dad, Rev
Run has instilled in them. "Daddy's Girls" also introduces two new faces
-- Jessica, their east coast cousin and Alycia, their zany new
neighbor. Jessica has relocated to LA to make sure the sisters stay
focused on their business responsibilities and remain grounded while
partaking in LA's infamous nightlife. New friend Alycia is hard at work
trying to become a major singer while attempting to live the fabulous
life of socialite -- on a budget. Fans can get the party started online
on the show's official website at
Santa
Monica, CA (December 18, 2008) – ‘Bromances’ are taking Hollywood by
storm. With their extreme sports adventures, witty banter and ultra cool
parties; these super close celebrity male friendships are the envy of
guys everywhere. Premiering Monday, December 29th at 9PM ET/PT,
“Bromance” takes a group of regular guys from around the country and
brings them to Hollywood to compete for the coolest chance of a
lifetime, to become best buds with “Hills” breakout star, Brody Jenner
and live the luxe life right out of a magazine. In the end, Brody will
befriend one guy and invite him to become part of his entourage.
Unfortunately, in Hollywood finding the perfect guy you can trust and
chill with can be just as hard as finding a girlfriend. Brody will have
the “bros” compete in various group and individual activities that will
test their trust, reliability and compatibility to determine who truly
belongs in his inner circle. Throughout the series, the pool of “bros”
gets smaller and in the end, the winner will take home an incredible
prize package, move out to Hollywood and secure a spot as the newest
member of Jenner’s entourage. Viewers who can’t get enough can
head over to 
90
Minute Special Set To Air On Saturday, January 3rd At 12PM ET/PT. Always
thought you were cut out for cheerleading? Well here is your chance to
see what goes on behind the cute uniforms and pom poms. MTV joins with
pop icon and former Los Angeles Laker Girl Paula Abdul to take viewers
inside the intense world of competitive cheerleading with RAH! Paula
Abdul’s Cheerleading Bowl airing on Saturday, January 3rd at 12pm et/pt.
RAH! is an elite cheerleading event that will take viewers on a journey
with five collegiate squads hand-selected by Abdul as they travel to New
York City to compete in the ultimate cheerleading competition. “Rah is a
project a lifetime in the making, said Paula Abdul.” “I wanted to share
one of my greatest passions, in a unique and special format that
celebrates the true spirit, creativity and athleticism that is
cheerleading.” The Univeristy of Arizona, University of Hawaii,
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, University of Montana, and The
University of Miami at Ohio will send their squads to the mat where they
will have to use all their physical endurance and dance ability to
perform the best routines of their lives in a competition that rewards
creativity just as highly as athleticism. “In cheerleading a squad has
to have both physical stamina and the ability to use dance and music to
put on a great show. The special offers a first-hand look at that unique
mix of athletics and choreography and shows how much these teams put on
the line to be amazing competitors,” said Tony DiSanto, Executive Vice
President, Series Development & Programming for MTV. “As a former
cheerleader, performer and choreographer, Paula has an incredible
respect for squads everywhere and incredible experience with the music
and moves a team needs to win.” Abdul will serve as host and coach, and
with her history as one of Hollywood’s most legendary dancers and famous
cheerleaders she will put the teams through their paces in challenges
with a distinct MTV edge. These teams are used to performing for an
audience but they have never performed for one this tough. Along with
Abdul, a panel of judges and cheerleading experts will critique the
squads on athletic ability, creativity and teamwork. Serving as Rah!
judges are Hi-Hat, choreographer for “Bring It On” and “Step Up 2: The
Streets”, Scott Bouchard, Head Coach for UMass Dartmouth, and Brenna
Klinger, NJ Nets Dancer. Facing off for a shot at a once-in-a-lifetime
prize – a feature in American Cheerleader Magazine and a trip for their
squad to attend MTV Spring Break 2009 – the teams will give it their all
until four are forced to pack-up their pom poms and one is dubbed the
Rah! cheer champ. Paula Abdul serves as creator and executive producer
for RAH! Paula Abdul’s Cheerleading Bowl. Tony DiBari, Tim Healy, Karen
Frank and Alex Coletti executive produce the special for MTV. Matthew
Parillo is the Executive in Charge of Production for MTV. **Spoiler
Alert** for those looking for the top two squads, click
Featuring
Appearances By Miley Cyrus, Secondhand Serenade And Metro Station And A
Special Performance By Fall Out Boy. Featuring A Sneak Peek of Britney
Spears’ “Circus” Video. Santa who??? In the spirit of holiday
gift-giving, MTV will air a special presentation of “FNMTV PREMIERES,”
with a gift of four all new videos from some of today’s biggest music
stars. Hosted by Pete Wentz, in his first television appearance since
welcoming new son Bronx Mowgli, “FNMTV PREMIERES: Happy FN Holidays”
will air on December 5th at 8:00pm ET/PT. Over the hot and hazy days of
summer, viewers got a taste of what the “FNMTV” hype was all about. Now
MTV is making your holidays toasty with the television debuts of new
videos from Miley Cyrus, The Game, Secondhand Serenade and Metro
Station. Viewers will also get a special treat when Pete Wentz and his
Fall Out Boy band mates take the stage to perform their current hit
single "I Don't Care" from their upcoming album Folie A Deux. Travis
McCoy of Gym Class Heroes will also be on hand as the house DJ. The
“Happy FN Holidays” fun will continue when Pete Wentz and his sidekick
Dirty Santa give our in-studio guests coolest holiday gifts and tons of
other surprises throughout the night! As an additional stocking stuffer,
viewers will enjoy a :30 second sneak peek of Britney's new video
"Circus," in advance of MTV.com’s exclusive premiere on Friday night.
“FNMTV PREMIERES” is still all about the viewer feedback, so after the
fans have a chance to check out the newest videos to hit our airwaves,
they can head over to fnmtv.mtv.com to submit and share all their
comments with other loyal FN viewers. Dave Sirulnick and Jesse
Ignjatovic (Den of Thieves) serve as Executive Producers for the “FNMTV
PREMIERES” show. Amy Doyle, Joanna Bomberg and Robin Katz serve as
Executives in Charge of Music & Talent. Garrett English is Executive in
Charge. Jeff Altrock serves as Producer.
With
the end of the year coming, WWE is going to bring an end to all things
with Armageddon! In the latest Pay Per View event, Chris Jericho will
take on the man who stole the gold from his, John Cena, in an all out
war for the World Heavyweight Championship! Prepare for Armageddon,
happening live Sunday December 14th at 8e/5p PM only on Pay Per View.
For more details, please visit
Let
laughter light up the tree this year! Jeff Dunham and his puppet pals
take the stage for an unforgettable evening of holiday-themed
ventriloquist comedy. The world premiere of "Jeff Dunham’s Very Special
Christmas Special" airs on Comedy Central Sunday, November 16 at 9:00
p.m. The encore presentations air Sunday, November 16 at 10:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, November 18 at 10:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., November 23 at 9:00
p.m. and Friday, November 28 at 10:00 p.m. There are chestnuts roasting
on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at children’s noses and some dude’s
hand up a puppet’s a$$?!? It sounds like Christmas is here for Jeff
Dunham and he’s bringing his family to meet Comedy Central stand-up
fans! Sure, no one wants to keep Grandpa company when he’s being a
grump, so let the ever-sarcastic Walter keep him busy as he rails
against a world full of peckerheads. Puppet extraordinaire Melvin the
Superhero can use his X-ray vision to see if the turkey is cooked all
the way through, but don’t ask him to carry it, because he’s pretty
weak. For those who can’t handle their girlfriend’s family much longer,
don’t do anything drastic! Achmed the Suicide Bomber proves there’s no
light at the end of the tunnel, just Jeff Dunham. His family might be
plastic, but that doesn’t mean viewers can’t celebrate Christmas and the
holiday season with them! Don't miss this hilarious, one-man,
many-puppet showcase, premiering only on Comedy Central. After the
success of “Arguing With Myself” and “Spark of Insanity,” his first two
one-hour specials on Comedy Central, Dunham is back with all-new,
laugh-out-loud action! Performing 40 weeks and 250 dates a year in
concert venues, comedy clubs and countless private corporate
appearances, Jeff Dunham is one of the most sought-after entertainers
working today. Dunham has made numerous appearances on "The Tonight Show
with Jay Leno" and he was recently nominated "Comedian of the Year" by
the Music City News Country Awards.
their every move, the patrollers fight avalanches, perform daring
rescues, and keep their eyes on unruly mountain-goers looking to party
on the slopes – doing it all on skis. It's high-altitude action,
excitement, and adventure everyday with “Ski Patrol”.
MTV
announced today plans to roll-out a brand new quarterly movie special
entitled, Spoilers. Delivering behind-the-scenes action, first-looks at
the year’s biggest upcoming flicks and exclusive scenes, Spoilers is the
fans go-to for one of a kind coverage of Hollywood’s next big
blockbuster films. The series kicks off on November 14 when MTV News
will host its very own screening party for one of 2008’s most
anticipated releases, “Twilight”. Hundreds of eager fans will be treated
to a sneak-peak of the film and get to see their favorite movie stars
walk the blood red carpet and chat with MTV’s own Tim Kash. The first
installment will also give viewers exclusive access to scenes from major
motion pictures including “Watchmen,” “Bride Wars,” “Bedtime Stories”
and more. Spoilers is the fans ultimate glimpse at Hollywood’s most
talked about projects. Can’t get enough of the action? Visit MTV.com to
watch your favorite exclusive scenes again. 
50
Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) was the top earning rapper in 2007, earning an
astonishing $150 million, according to Forbes magazine. He parlayed a
stake in Vitamin Water to a 9-figure payout and he continues to be the
single savviest businessman in the music game. As he puts it, "If I was
just my image, I wouldn't have made this much money." 50 Cent’s success
is nothing less than the American dream and this show is his coming out
party as an inspiration to a new generation of street-savvy
entrepreneurs. His forthcoming book, “The 50th Law,” co-authored with
Robert Greene ("The 48 Laws of Power"), will share the lessons he
learned as a street hustler and how those lessons allowed him to become
the massive success he is today. In “50 Cent: The Money and the Power,”
hosted by and starring 50 Cent, he will share these lessons with a lucky
few. The winner, the young man or woman whose ideas and drive make them
worthy of 50's support, receives a $100,000 investment from 50 Cent
himself. “50 Cent: "The Money and the Power” will premiere on MTV on
Thursday, November 6th at 10pm ET/PT. “50 Cent: The Money and the Power”
contestants worked together while also living at “Camp Curtis,” a
Brooklyn warehouse where they slept in tents named after the five
boroughs of New York City. The 14 wannabe moguls, personally hand-picked
by 50 Cent, compete in inventive challenges that 50 Cent helped to
create, while mastering the skills that took the rapper from his
hard-knock life to the top of corporate America. Each week, 50 Cent will
narrow down his search by testing the candidates on the knowledge he has
taught them while pushing them to their limit. Viewers will be treated
to special appearances by LL Cool J, Aubrey O’Day of Danity Kane, Lloyd
Banks and radio personality and blogger Miss Info. And since no business
mogul can work alone, 50 Cent recruited his G-Unit label mate Tony Yayo
to be his “Underboss” and right hand man. Yayo kept contestants in line
for 50 Cent throughout series. Ultimately, the last individual standing
will, in 50’s eyes, possess the strongest combination of business flair,
strength, ambition, and fearlessness to win the $100,000 and help
achieve their dream and pave the way to future mogul status. “50 Cent:
The Money and the Power” was mostly shot in New York City (in and around
Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, etc...) and will have ten one hour episodes. In
addition to his record label, G-Unit Records, 50 Cent has enjoyed
enormous global success across a vast array of entrepreneurial ventures,
including videogames, books, clothing, footwear, beverages, personal
care products, automotive and more. 50 Cent is set to deliver his fourth
major label album, Before I Self Destruct (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope),
on December 9, 2008. Accompanying the album is the gritty feature length
film, Before I Self Destruct, which 50 Cent wrote, directed and starred
in. “50 Cent: The Money and the Power” is Executive Produced by 50 Cent.
Michael Hirschorn, Stella Stolper and Michael Bloom of Ish Entertainment
are Executive Producers. Sacha Jenkins and Gabe Alverez are Co-Executive
Producers. Chris Lighty and Laurie Dobbins of Violator are Co-Executive
Producers. Bruce Klassen is Supervising Producer. Tony DiSanto, Liz
Gateley and George McTeague are creative executives overseeing project
for MTV. “50 Cent: The Money and the Power” is produced by MTV and Ish
Entertainment.
MTV’s
“My Super Sweet 16 Presents: Exiled” is back for another exciting
journey with “Exiled: The Real Deal” and “Inside the Exile” airing on
Saturday, November 8th from 1pm – 3:30pm ET/PT. “Exiled: The Real Deal”
features two brand new episodes each extended to a full hour! Twice as
long as regular episodes, these premiere one-hours will take you even
deeper inside the journeys of former Sweet 16ers Cher and Erin, as they
trade their pampered lifestyles for huts, bugs, dung collecting and
blisters. Will they come out of the experience changed? Or go back to
their spoiled ways? Find out what they have to say on “Inside the Exile”
airing at 3pm ET/PT, where Cher, Erin and all the other Exile-ees will
answer your most burning questions about their trips. MTV’s Think
Community will continue to provide viewers with information about the
country and the indigenous groups of people visited in each episode and
connect viewers to ways they can get involved both online and on the
ground with solutions to the social issues introduced in the series.
Issues explored in collaboration with the United Nations Foundation
include water and sanitation, malaria, environmental conservation and
access to education. In addition to learning more about these issues
viewers are able to take action, as Think will connect viewers to both
local and international organizations. Example actions include sending
micro-loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries through Kiva,
increasing their knowledge of issues like the global water crisis and
the Millennium Development Goals through Millennium Promise and
PlayPumps International, or starting a school dance to raise money for
bed net distribution with Malaria No More. Through Think viewers can
discuss the show with each other as well as with the show's producer
through the producer's Think blog on think.mtv.com. 
MTV
Tr3s’ hit car culture series "Pimpeando" is back with a new season and a
fresh dose of street cred from its new host, Los Angeles native and
B.Y.I. / Interscope recording artist, Omar Cruz. The show, which
premiered on October 20th, airs every Monday at 4PM and 9PM ET/PT on MTV
Tr3s. There will be 8 one-hour episodes, providing a Latin perspective
on car culture. From 26" wheels to lowrider bicycles, race cars and the
latest car gadgets, this season of "Pimpeando" gives viewers a lesson in
finding the hottest rims, takes a glimpse into the world of car clubs,
shares what girls really think about cars and gives fans a taste of what
is feels like to ride in the hottest extreme sports cars in desert dirt
racing and drifting. Highlighted with professionals, experts and car
lovers, Rollerz Only Founder and CEO, Troy Staehler; IndiCar Series
racer, Milka Duno; and Drifting Professional Driver, Chris Forsberg are
just a few of the special guests set to make appearances this season.
MTV Tr3s is also giving fans 24/7 access to "Pimpeando." Users can log
onto 
Filmed
in front of a sold-out packed house at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood,
Florida, Carlos Mencia takes the stage in this all-new original stand-up
special with a take-no-prisoners attitude on politics, race and culture.
Mencia riffs on his trip to the Middle East, his thoughts on the perfect
modern day superhero and how vegetarians are annoying hypocrites.
Released via COMEDY CENTRAL Home Entertainment and Paramount Home
Entertainment, "Carlos Mencia*: *Performance Enhanced (Extended &
Uncensored)" DVD arrives in stores nationwide on Tuesday, October 28 and
will also be available at http://shop.comedycentral.com. "Carlos Mencia*:
*Performance Enhanced (Extended & Uncensored)" DVD is a single disc
containing over 20 minutes of uncensored footage never-before-seen on
broadcast. Other bonus materials include Mencia's appearance on MTV's
"Cribs" and an additional "Dean Carlos" segment from "Mind of Mencia."
Mencia's 2006 COMEDY CENTRAL Original Stand-up Special, "Carlos Mencia:
No Strings Attached," was the first COMEDY CENTRAL Stand-up Special DVD
to achieve Platinum sales status. One of the most popular comedians in
the country, Carlos Mencia has the rare gift of insightful perception
and precise delivery when addressing a variety of subjects, including
ethnic stereotypes, racism and people's inability to laugh at
themselves. He represents the internal voice inside us and demands we
admit to thinking what he says out loud.
"Chocolate
News" takes on a variety of contemporary topics from a decidedly
African-American perspective and everyone and everything is fair game.
The series stars David Alan Grier who, in addition to serving as the
acerbic, all-knowing, in-studio host, portrays multiple characters
within the series' investigative reports, which are presented by a cast
of three correspondents.
NEW
YORK, October 23, 2008 – “BUSTED” series fans can rejoice! MTV will
offer the next evolution in Cell Block Saturday on October 25 from
2pm-7pm ET/PT, as “BUSTED Live: Countdown To Lockdown” heads into the
MTV studios to countdown 20 brand new infractions, so crazy even the
cops involved couldn’t believe their eyes! Running the spectrum of
outrageous crimes from a squeegee fight at a car wash to setting a car
on fire, MTV will countdown to the single-most shocking and never before
seen offense. In front of a live in-studio audience and hosted by Damien
Fahey (MTV’s “TRL”) and comedian/actor Skyler Stone (Comedy Central’s
“Con,” “For Your Consideration,” “Accepted”), the countdown will air the
never before seen stories interspersed with live stunts, surprise
drop-ins and guest appearances by fan favorite and brand-new offenders
and the law enforcers who caught them. Building on the spontaneity and
unpredictability “BUSTED” misdemeanors are known and loved for, the
real-time event will take “BUSTED” to the next level with an array of
action-packed live stunts carried out by the studio audience and our
visiting perps. From breathalyzers to interrogations to an in-house
police sketch artist, tests on police precinct procedure and learning
about the wackiest laws nationwide, MTV will lock down the studio and
lay down the law for the best “BUSTED” live event-to-date. The fun will
be both on-air and online as MTV.com will ratchet up the excitement.
Beginning Wednesday October 22, fans can log onto Busted.MTV.com to take
show and crime-related polls the results of which will be revealed
during the live event and during the live show they will be treated to
real-time, behind-the-scenes posts from the site’s very own “BUSTED”
blogger. Viewers can also log-on before Saturday to watch full “BUSTED”
episodes and the exclusive online shows “BUSTED Moments” and “Behind the
Badge.” "BUSTED” offers viewers an action-packed and high stakes look at
crazy misdemeanors and illegal transgressions through real police
footage and not only the perspective of the law enforcers involved in
the busts but also that of the young people featured themselves. Season
One of “BUSTED” ranges the spectrum of knuckleheaded misconduct from
skinny-dipping to underage drinking and backyard wrestling to marijuana
possession. No matter what the infraction, one thing is for certain: you
can run and you can hide but when the police catch up with you, you’d
better have your story straight. Skyler Stone is an
actor/writer/producer who first garnered attention with the cult Comedy
Central series “CON,” for which he served as the creator, executive
producer and star. The concept of the show was Stone taking viewers on a
ride into his daily life where he conned anyone and everyone he met.
Stone has also had supporting roles in films that include “Waiting,”
“Accepted,” “For Your Consideration,” “Stuck On You” and “The Island.” A
successful stand-up comedian, Stone has headlined over 40 cities and has
appeared at Comics Unleashed, Premium Blend and “The Late, Late Show
With Craig Ferguson.” Stone was also host of “College Night” at The
Laugh Factory for over a year and hosted MTV’s 25th Anniversary party.
For more information on Skler Stone, go to www.sklyerstone.com. “BUSTED
Live: Countdown To Lockdown” is executive produced John Stevens and
Barry Poznick of Zoo Productions. Mitch Goldstein of Zachary/Blair
Productions also executive produces the series and Bobby Maurer serves
as Coordinating Producer. “BUSTED” is a co-production with ZOO
Productions and One Louder Productions. Barry Poznick and John Stevens
serve as executive producers for ZOO Productions. Bob Kusbit and Francis
Lyons are executive producers for One Louder. ZOO Productions is
producing “BUSTED” the series (producers of “Speeders,” “Are You Smarter
Than A 5th Grader,” and “Redneck Dreams”). Sean Olsen serves as
Co-Executive Producer. George McTeague executive produces the series for
MTV and Tony DiSanto, Liz Gateley, Valerie Elustondo and Alexis Reiner
serve as the executives in charge of development for the network. The
Executive In Charge of Production of series for MTV is Lisa Litter.
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