“Dancing with the Stars” to stay away from “American Idol” January 14, 2007 5:27 pm
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Two reality sensations; Fox’s American Idol and ABC’s Dancing with the Stars will not be competiting head-to-head this Spring when the later returns in March.
“Lost” end is near January 14, 2007 5:16 pm
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But the reasoning may surprise you.
The show’s producers spoke today at ABC’s TCA press tour session and told the crowd that they are in discussions with ABC to plan an end date for the show.
“Battlestar Galctica” direct-to-video confirmed by show creators January 12, 2007 9:34 pm
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Two weeks ago, Geek Monthly broke news about a direct-to-video release of a movie based on the current Sci Fi production Battlestar Galactica.
Well, it’s now been confirmed to be accurate via the show’s creators: Ronald Moore and David Eick. NBC Universal, the studio of the show, are interested in a DVD release, but it will only happen if there is a fourth season of the show (which still has not been announced).
2007 development slate for the Sci Fi Channel January 12, 2007 8:45 pm
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Sci Fi’s 2007 development slate of original series is full of a wide mix of different genres of television.
Today at the TCA, Sci Fi made announcements on five scripted programs, one unscripted reality and one miniseries.
NBC Universal to launch new television network January 12, 2007 8:12 pm
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NBCU has announced that Chiller, a 24-hour horror channel, will be launched by the corp. on March 1 on DirecTV, which NBCU already has a distribution agreement with. Chiller will feature classic horror films and TV programs from the NBCU vault.
Sci Fi announces new “Flash Gordon” series January 12, 2007 8:04 pm
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Having just recently announced a new reality series (Destination Truth), Sci Fi announced today at the TCA even that they are working on a new Flash Gordon series.
Premiere dates set for “The Sopranos” and “Entourage” January 12, 2007 7:50 pm
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The final part of season six (consisting of nine episodes) of The Sopranos will debut April 8 on HBO, along with the start of the third season of hit comedy series Entourage.
Bravo Cancels Queer Eye January 12, 2007 3:00 pm
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Bravo has cancelled Queer Eye for the Straight Guy after five seasons. The show debuts its fifth season this summer and that will be its last.
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Abrams and Whedon to direct episodes of “The Office” January 11, 2007 9:44 pm
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Joss Whedon and J.J. Abrams are both going to be directing episodes of the hit comedy series The Office.
Peter Jackson responds to comments by New Line executive January 11, 2007 9:08 pm
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Responding to yesterday’s comments by New Line CEO Bob Shaye, Peter Jackson has issued a statement via Wingnut Films to his fans.
New slate of HD channels announced January 11, 2007 11:00 am
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A couple new HD networks have been announced at the Consumer Electronics Show.
Cartoon Network, CNN, FX, Sci Fi Channel, TBS and USA Network are being readied by their respective parent company for simulcast high-defintion launches by the end of the year.
So far the only provider expected to cover all the networks is DirecTV, but as the launches approach other providers are sure to get involved.
Source: — [TVWeek] — NBCU, Turner, CNN to Launch HD Networks
Sci Fi green lights new reality show January 11, 2007 10:30 am
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Sci Fi Channel has given the go ahead for a new reality tv series titled Destination Truth.
The series, which will air six episodes in its first year, features Josh Gates visiting a different location each week said to be home to supernatural, mysterious stories.
Destination Truth is currently in production for a Q2 release this year.
Source: — [The Hollywood Reporter] — ‘Truth’ comest out at Sci Fi net
NBC’s NHL coverage ready for return this weekend January 11, 2007 10:00 am
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The second season of NBC Sports’ NHL: Game of the Week kicks off this This Saturday at 2:00 p.m. ET. Brett Hull also will be making his debut as a studio analyst during the game.
The first game of the season will be between the Philadelphia Flyers and the visiting Pittsburgh Penquins.
‘Grease’ reality show boosts broadway production January 11, 2007 9:00 am
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It appears NBC wasn’t the only one benefiting from the premiere of Grease: You’re the One That I Want” this past Sunday.
The Rialto production of Grease, which was scheduled to open with the premiere of the NBC reality show January 7, sold $1.3 million worth of tickets in only its first two days.
Source: — [Variety] — ‘Grease’ still the word
The Sopranos and The Wire premiere tonight January 10, 2007 7:05 pm
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Just a friendly reminder that two HBO shows are making their off-network basic cable debuts tonight.
The Wire begins tonight on BET with the premiere episode at 9:00 p.m. ET, while at the same time the premiere of The Sopranos debuts on A&E.
The Sopranos will run from 9:00 to 11:11 p.m. and The Wire from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Kiefer Sutherland talks “24: The Movie” January 10, 2007 6:47 pm
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Speaking with Crave Online, Kiefer Sutherland, star of the hit Fox TV series 24, talked about a big screen version which is currently in development. (more…)
O’Reilly/Colbert to guest on each others show January 10, 2007 6:40 pm
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Fox News Channel host Bill O’Reilly (of the O’Reilly Factor) and Stephen Colbert (of The Colbert Report) will each make guest appearances on each others show.
On Thursday, January 18, Colbert will be appearing on The O’Reilly Factor at 8:00 p.m. ET and O’Reilly will be returning the favor at 11:30 p.m, appearing on Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report.
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