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Xbox Live 2nd Most Popular Download Site March 19, 2007 10:02 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in High-Definition, Microsoft, Movies, News, Television, Video Downloads, Xbox 360.
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Downloads on Microsoft’s Xbox Live service are up 400% since the company introduced downloading of television and movies in November of last year, making the site the second most popular behind Apple’s iTunes.

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Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, March 18, 2007 March 19, 2007 4:29 pm

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CBS took first place for the evening on the strength of its overrunning NCAA coverage and its original programming.

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Broadcast TV Ratings for Friday, March, 16, 2007 March 17, 2007 4:13 pm

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Round 2 of the NCAA Tournament gives CBS the win, while NBC gets solid results from its two game shows and a Raines repeat to take second place.

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Top 20 DVD Sales For The Week Ending March 11, 2007 March 17, 2007 10:00 am

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in DVD Sales, Movies, News, Television, TV Shows on DVD.
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There were four new releases in the top 20 DVD charts this past week with three in the top 10. Peter Pan: Platinum Edition managed to hold off Borat for the number one spot.

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Broadcast TV Ratings for the Week Ending 3/11/2007 March 16, 2007 6:15 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Broadcast TV Ratings, News, Nielsen Ratings, Television.
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Fox takes another week on the strength of American Idol and is one of only two networks to post yearly gains.

Compared to the year prior, FOX was up 5% among total households, up 5% among total viewers and even from the year prior among adults 18-49. CBS was down 12% among total households, down 15% among total viewers and down 22% among adults 18-49. NBC was down 7% among total households, down 4% among total viewers and down 5% among adults 18-49. ABC was down 23% among total households, 26% among total viewers and down 11% among adults 18-49. And finally The CW was up 25% among total households, 27% among total viewers and 20% among adults 18-49 (all compared against The WB).

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Veronica Mars News March 16, 2007 1:31 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in News, Television, The CW, Veronica Mars.
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Some interesting Veronica Mars news broke over the past couple hours pertaining to the future of the series.

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Broadcast TV Ratings for Thursday, March 15, 2007 March 16, 2007 1:00 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Broadcast TV Ratings, News, Nielsen Ratings, Television.
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The returning lineup of Ugly Betty and Grey’s Anatomy along with the successful series launch of October Road propels ABC to the top spot with ease last night. In other series premiere news, Andy Barker, P.I. starts off poorly, while Raines is solid (both on NBC).

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Fox Orders More ‘5th Grader’ March 16, 2007 12:01 am

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, Fox, Gameshows, News, Television.
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Fox has ordered more episodes of the surprise hit Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

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Sci Fi Sets Premiere Date for Painkiller Jane March 15, 2007 11:40 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in News, Sci Fi, Science Fiction, Stargate Atlantis, Stargate SG-1, Television.
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New science-fiction series will debut after Sci Fi’s two Stargate series on Friday the 13th (April 13th).

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Vatican to Launch new TV Network March 15, 2007 11:35 pm

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The Vatican is set to launch H2O, a new television network which will broadcast news and original programming throughout the world in seven languages.

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Broadcast TV Ratings for Wednesday, March 14, 2007 March 15, 2007 4:18 pm

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Fox packs a 1-2-3 punch, with of their programs taking top honors for their respective time-period. American Idol boosts ‘Til Death.

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Broadcast TV Ratings for Tuesday, March 13, 2007 March 14, 2007 6:18 pm

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Fox carries the evening easily with its dominant American Idol two-hour program.  The second original airing of Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll, drops a troubling 35%.

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Broadcast TV Evening News Ratings for the Week Ending March 9th March 14, 2007 7:00 am

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All three networks were down week-to-week, while NBC regains the top spot among total viewers.

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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger To Guest on The Apprentice March 13, 2007 11:50 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Arnold Schwarzenegger, NBC, News, Television, The Apprentice: Los Angeles.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger will be making a guest appearance on the March 18th episode of The Apprentice: Los Angeles.

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MMA Brings Better Ratings for MyNetwork TV March 13, 2007 11:32 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Broadcast TV Ratings, IFL Battleground, MMA, MyNetwork TV, News, Nielsen Ratings, Sports, Television.
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MyNetworkTV posted better than average ratings with the debut of International Fight League’s IFL Battleground on Monday night.

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Strong Debut for The Riches March 13, 2007 11:25 pm

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FX’s newest original series, The Riches, bowed strongly on Monday night.

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New High-Definition Channels From Disney March 13, 2007 11:14 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in ABC Family, Disney Channel, ESPNEWS, High-Defintion, News, Television, Toon Disney.
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Disney announced today that they will be launching four HD Networks by 2008. The channels will first be made available on DirecTV.

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Broadcast TV Ratings for Monday, March 12, 2007 March 13, 2007 12:53 pm

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Deal or No Deal powers NBC to first place for the evening among viewers and households, and tied for first among adults 18-49 with Fox. The New Adventures of Old Christine struggles in new time slot.
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Logos Revealed for 20th Anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation March 12, 2007 9:24 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in DVD, News, Science Fiction, Star Trek, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Television.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation turns 20 this year (September 28, 2007 to be exact), and with that landmark comes celebration.

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Life on Mars Premiere Pushed Back March 12, 2007 5:15 pm

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ABC has decided to hold off on the premiere of Life on Mars.

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Pirates III Trailer March 12, 2007 5:10 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Dancing with the Stars, Movie Trailers, Movies, News, Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End, Television.
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The first trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End will premiere in primetime on March 19th on ABC.

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Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, March 11, 2007 March 12, 2007 3:59 pm

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With ABC resting two of its dramas, CBS comes out on top among households and viewers led by stronger than average performances by Cold Case and Without a Trace.  Fox though was able to come out on top among adults 18-49, thanks to strong ratings for their comedies and an hour of NASCAR coverage.

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Grey’s Anatomy Cast Get New Contract Deals March 12, 2007 12:44 am

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in ABC, Grey's Anatomy, News, Television.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter a couple Grey’s Anatomy actors have closed deals for new contracts.

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Wednesday ABC Schedule Set March 11, 2007 11:57 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in ABC, New Shows, News, Notes From the Underbelly, Television, The Next Best Thing: Who Is the Greatest Celebrity Impe, Traveler.
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Hoping to score some additional viewers, ABC has set a new schedule for Wednesday nights, introducing 3 new programs.

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Grey’s Anatomy Spinoff Casting March 11, 2007 11:09 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Casting, Grey's Anatomy, New Show Orders, News, Television.
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ABC has announced a few casting decisions for the potential Grey’s Anatomy Spinoff series.

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