Second version of Xbox 360 revealed January 5, 2007 8:11 pm
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Engadget has an article up detailing a possible new model of the Xbox 360 console. The unit (codenamed Zephyr) will feature a new 65nm processor (for cooler operation) as well as an added HDMI port for full 1080p output (the current Xbox 360 does allow 1080p output, but its limited only to those with a VGA cable, which is an analog connection. 1080i/720p is also output through a Component cable).
The site also reports from their source that the system may come bundled with a 120GB hard drive. No other details including price or release have been announced.
Head on over to Engadget for the scoop.
Source: — [Engadget] — The second Xbox 360 revealed: codename Zephyr
Celine Dion’s show to end this year January 5, 2007 8:08 pm
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Celine Dion’s Las Vegas show will end its run December 15, 2007 after almost four years at Caesars Palace. The show pulled in over $78 million over 147 shows in 2006, making it the sixth highest grossing act in North America last year.
A late January show will be filmed for a TV special and DVD. Those interested in catching a final show can begin purchasing tickets for the final cycle when they go on sale March 1.
Tiffani Thiessen added to cast of “What About Brian” January 5, 2007 7:45 pm
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Rob Lowe gets an extended role on “Brothers & Sisters” January 5, 2007 7:30 pm
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“The O.C.” Canceled [Updated with Nielsen numbers] January 5, 2007 12:30 pm
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On February 22nd, The O.C. will end its run after four seasons on Fox.
From the Fox Press Release:
The sun will set for the last time on THE O.C. when the series ends its four-season run Thursday, Feb. 22 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The countdown has begun, with all-original episodes airing from Thursday, Jan. 4 through the last episode on Feb. 22.
“THE O.C. Season Four finale will also be the series finale. This feels like the best time to bring the show to its close, said Josh Schwartz, creator and executive producer of THE O.C. Thanks to the hard work of our cast, crew and writers, we have enjoyed our best season yet, and what better time to go out than creatively on top. It has been an amazing experience and a great run. For a certain audience, at a certain time, THE O.C. has meant something. For that we are grateful.”
The blogsite What’s Alan Watching? had an update from the show’s creator addressing, and shooting down, rumors that the show would be shopped to another network:
Part of my quote from the press release that didn’t make the cut was “There has been some speculation about a Season 5 on another network but this feels like the best time to bring the story to an end”. They cut the other network stuff – but yeah, I felt better to go out now with the run we’re having then try and move the show, etc etc. and maybe not be able to deliver the same level of quality. Teen dramas have a shelf life. We’ve had a lot of parties on the show, and so I’ve learned, best not to stay too late.
The news, while dissapointing to the show’s fans, should not come as much of a surprise, given the decline in ratings the series has experienced in just one year.
Comparing the first eight episodes this year to the same string of episodes last year, The O.C. is down 2.61M (41%) among total viewers, 40% among total households and 41% among adults 18-49 (full numbers below):
- Households – 4.2/6 to 2.5/4
- Viewers – 6.40M to 3.79M
- A18-49 – 2.9 to 1.7
And preliminary fast national ratings for last nights episode (1/4/2007) still show a struggling series: 2.5/4 HH Rating, 3.94M Viewers, 1.7/ 4 A18-49 rating.
Source: — Fox Press Release and [What’s Alan Watching?] — End of The O.C.: Try the veal?
Note: All ratings numbers are Nielsen Finals, unless otherwise noted.
Bill Cowher to retire as Steelers Coach January 5, 2007 11:11 am
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After 15 years of coaching for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Bill Cowher has informed his assistant coaches that he is stepping down as coach of the recent Super Bowl champions.
The Steelers organization have scheduled a 1:00 PM ET. press conference to discuss the Cowher situation.
If Cowher, 161-99-1 in his 15 seasons with the Steelers, decides to return to coaching in 2007, the Steelers control his contractual rights through the season. So any team that would want him to coach for them would have to be willing to give up draft choices to get the rights to talk to him.
But it’s a moot point, as it’s expected Cowher will take the year off from coaching.
Source: — [ESPN] — Cowher expected to retire Friday at news conference
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