Is Nick Cage “Magnum P.I.”? September 5, 2007 1:34 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Magnum P.I., Movies, News, Rumors.1 comment so far
Rumors have surfaced that suggest that Nicolas Cage could be up for the title role in the TV-to-film adaptation of the 1980s TV series Magnum P.I.
Disney Pursuing Clone Wars? September 5, 2007 2:21 am
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Animation Magazine is reporting from their insiders that Disney is heavily engaged in trying to get the broadcast rights to the highly anticipated CG-animated series Clone Wars, from George Lucas.
Clip of “Shoot ‘Em Up” Leaked Online September 5, 2007 2:12 am
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A short clip, featuring Monica Belluci and Clive Owen, of Shoot ‘Em Up has been leaked to the web.
New Title for JJ Abrams Monster Movie? September 5, 2007 2:06 am
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in 1-18-08, Cloverfield, Monstrous, Movies, News, Rumors, Wreck.2 comments
When it was first revealed, all that accompanied the film’s trailer was a date (1-18-08) and a producer credit (by J.J. Abrams). The then rumored to be titled Cloverfield, also was at one time apparently going to be named Monstrous and even Overnight. Well now we have another possible title for the film: (more…)
Watch New Fall NBC Shows for Free on Amazon Unbox September 4, 2007 10:41 pm
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Here’s your chance to get an early look at several of NBC’s new fall shows. NBC Universal Television content is now available on Amazon Unbox.
“Doctor Who” Taking A Break September 4, 2007 10:22 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Doctor Who, News, Television.1 comment so far
BBC has announced that their hit series Doctor Who, will be taking a break during 2009 (between seasons 4 and 5) as the series will not air week-to-week. Instead, the series will have three specials and then return with a full season in Spring 2010.
Weekend Box Office — August 31-September 2, 2007 + Labor Day September 2, 2007 6:16 pm
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MGM (Weinstein)’s Halloween scared audiences into the box office over the weekend, debuting in first place with a strong $26.36 million from 3,472 theaters. The Rob Zombie directed horror film, a pseudo remake of the 1978 John Carpenter classic, now holds the record for biggest opening in the series, ahead of 1998’s Halloween H20 ($16.19 million). Though critics and fans don’t seem enamored with the quality of the film, it certainly has done well at the box office, a fact I’m sure MGM (Weinstein) is quite pleased with.
It also now holds the record for biggest Labor Day weekend (Labor Day numbers are included below).
Year-to-year the top 10 box office was up by 17.2%.
“Halloween” Remake Brings Audiences to the Box Office September 1, 2007 8:40 pm
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MGM/Weinstein’s Halloween, a Rob Zombie remake of the hit 1978 horror film of the same name, debuted in a comfortable, and quite strong, first place with an estimated $10.95 million from 3,472 theaters.
“The Mist” Trailer Released August 31, 2007 6:20 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movie Trailers, Movies, News, The Mist.1 comment so far
The trailer for Stephen King’s The Mist has been released and is available to download and view online.
NBC Not Renewing Contract with iTunes August 31, 2007 5:58 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in iTunes, NBC, News, Television, Video Downloads.1 comment so far
NBC has decided to not renew their TV contract with Apple’s iTunes video download service. In response, Apple has refused to offer any of NBC’s new fall TV shows available to download. Meaning shows such as The Bionic Woman, Journeyman and Chuck will not show up on the service.
NBC Universal shows already on the service such as Heroes and Battlestar Galactica will continue to be offered through the remainder of the current 2-year contract, which ends in December.
Letterman to Guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” August 31, 2007 12:06 am
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Talk-show host David Letterman will make his first appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show next month, ending a long-lasting decade long feud between the Winfrey and Letterman.
10 WWE Wrestlers Suspended August 30, 2007 11:56 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in News, Sports, Wrestling, WWE.8 comments
World Wrestling Entertainment today announced that they’ve suspended 10 of their wrestlers for violating the WWE’s wellness policy (enacted in February, 2006), which tests for illegal substances and heart stress.
Faith Hill To Perform SNF Opening Theme August 30, 2007 11:45 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Football, NBC, News, NFL, NFL Sunday Night Football, Sports.add a comment
Faith Hill has been selected by NBC to perform the opening theme for the networks NBC Sunday Night Football, “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night”.
A special version of the song, “Waiting All Year for Opening Night” will air Thursday, September 9 with NBC’s first regular season Sunday Night Football broadcast of the year featuring the New York Giants at the Dallas Cowboys.
Writer Confirmed For “G.I. Joe” August 30, 2007 11:41 pm
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The writer for the upcoming Paramount film G.I. Joe has been confirmed.
Fox Joins Xbox Live Video Marketplace August 30, 2007 11:34 pm
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Another studio is joining the Xbox Live Video Marketplace. Fox has signed on to distribute several of their films and shows. Their participation will begin with the launching of Family Guy on the service.
E! Acquires “Knocked Up”, “Evan Almighty” And More August 30, 2007 11:28 pm
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E! has acquired the broadcast rights to several Universal movie properties, including Knocked Up and Evan Almighty.
Fall 2007 Programming Guide Update August 29, 2007 4:11 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in 2007/2008 TV Season, ABC, Broadcast TV, CBS, Fox, NBC, News, Television, The CW.add a comment
I’ve made updates (all relating to premiere dates) to my programming guide. Download it now below (or always at the 2007/2008 Television page here).
Fall 2007 Programming Guide
Last updated on Tuesday, August 29, 2007
.xls Excel file (290 KB) | | | .zip Zip file (118KB) | | | Change Log .txt file (2KB)
12 Stars Announced As Contestants On “Dancing With the Stars” August 29, 2007 3:16 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in ABC, Broadcast TV, Dancing with the Stars, News, Television.2 comments
ABC today announced the contestants of this year’s edition of Dancing With the Stars. 12 stars will be headlining the hit ABC series.
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