“Transformers” Becomes Year’s Top-Selling DVD and the HD DVD Breaks High Definition Records October 22, 2007 6:18 pm
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The release of DreamWorks/Paramount’s Box office hit Transformers became the years top-selling DVD, selling 4.5 million units in its first day of release, and 8.3 million in its first week.
The HD DVD version sold 100,000 units in its first day, and 190,000 through one week to become the best-selling day one high definition title on either format (Blu-ray or HD DVD).
CBS Cancels “Viva Laughlin” October 22, 2007 4:04 pm
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After only two aired episodes, and weak ratings for each telecast, CBS has officially canceled the oddball singing/dancing drama Viva Laughlin.
Director Set for ‘Grudge 3’ October 22, 2007 3:20 pm
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ShockTillYouDrop.com has confirmed that Toby Wilkins has been set to direct the upcoming Ghost House Pictures film The Grudge 3.
“Superman Returns” Writers Not Returning for Sequel October 22, 2007 12:26 am
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Superman Returns writers Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris have opted not to return to write the sequel to the 2006 summer film.
Final Two Unaired Episodes of “Masters of Science Fiction” to Air on SPACE (Canada) October 21, 2007 11:19 pm
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When ABC picked up the science fiction series Masters of Science Fiction, they only committed to airing four of the six produced episodes. The series premiered with weak ratings, and with the exception of a one week increase, remained low, so the network saw no legitimate reason to pick up the final two episodes.
Viewers in Canada though won’t be missing out on those last two episodes. SPACE has picked up the series and will begin airing it, all six episodes, this coming November 4th.
“Child’s Play” Remake On the Way October 20, 2007 10:59 pm
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In an interview with Shock Till You Drop, producer David Kirschner revealed that he and his producing partner Corey Siniega are working on another Chucky movie, which will be a remake of the original Child’s Play.
New Trailer for “The Mist” Released October 20, 2007 10:51 pm
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MGM has released the second trailer for Stephen King’s The Mist.
Comedy Central and Jon Stewart Extend Contract for Two More Years October 19, 2007 12:24 am
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Comedy Central and Jon Stewart have reached terms to extend their contract with Stewart to host and executive produce The Daily Show for two more years, through 2010.
New Shows “Private Practice” and “The Big Bang Theory” Get Full-Season Pickups, As Does Third Year CBS Drama “The Unit” October 18, 2007 11:49 pm
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Back nine orders have been given to two new shows this season, ABC’s drama Private Practice and CBS’s comedy The Big Bang Theory. CBS also gave a back nine order to its third year drama The Unit.
“Online Nation” Canceled October 18, 2007 12:11 am
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in 2007/2008 TV Season, Cancellations, News, Online Nation, Television, The CW.4 comments
The CW has canceled the low-rated new program Online Nation. They will be replacing the show with repeats of freshman comedy Aliens in America.
This marks the first official cancellation of the season. Fox already pulled Nashville from their fall lineup, but they haven’t canceled the show yet, deciding instead to return it to their lineup sometime in October (related article here).
Dan Patrick Joining Sports Illustrated October 18, 2007 12:05 am
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Former ESPN on-air personality Dan Patrick, who left the company earlier this year to help organize his own company (Content Factory) will be joining Sports Illustrated to write a weekly column for the magazine.
‘Wolverine’ Release Date Set and Casting News October 17, 2007 11:58 pm
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Twentieth Century Fox has slated May 1, 2009 as the release date for their upcoming X-Men spinoff X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Karl Urban Confirmed as McCoy in “Star Trek” October 17, 2007 9:21 pm
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The final member of the Star Trek Enterprise bridge crew has been confirmed. STARTREK.COM is reporting that Karl Urban has been cast to play Dr. Leonard McCoy.
‘Sarah Connor Chronicles’ Premiere Date Set October 17, 2007 3:22 pm
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Fox has set the series premiere date for Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. The show will premiere on Monday, January 14, 2008.
USA Network Orders Second Season of “The Starter Wife” October 17, 2007 2:15 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Cable TV, News, Renewals, Television, The Starter Wife, USA Network.11 comments
USA Network is turning its successful spring miniseries The Starter Wife into a weekly television series.
“Live Free or Die Hard” DVD Bonus October 16, 2007 1:05 am
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Customers purchasing the upcoming special-edition DVD of Live Free or Die Hard will be getting a special bonus; an electronic copy of the movie that can be played on a computer and select portable video devices.
Chris Pine Confirmed for Kirk Role in “Star Trek” October 16, 2007 12:50 am
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A few days ago it was reported that Chris Pine was offered the role of James T. Kirk in the upcoming J.J. Abrams film Star Trek. It’s now been confirmed that the actor will take on the role.
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