Apple showcases TV service and iPhone [Updated] January 9, 2007 7:26 pm
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Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer, unveiled a new set-top box that allows users to stream video from their computers to their tv’s, as well as a new mobile phone that downloads and plays music.
Both devices were announced and showcased by Steve Jobs during his keynote at Macworld. It was also announced that Apple Computer, Inc. has stripped the “Computer” from their name and will now go by simply Apple, Inc.
Next Real World will take place in Australia January 9, 2007 2:40 pm
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The next installment of the Real World (Season 19) will be filmed and take place in Sydney, Australia.
Production for The Real World: Sydney begins in Q1 of 2007. (more…)
Bob Woodruff returns to ABC News in February January 9, 2007 2:35 pm
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ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff, who was severely injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq last year, will return during the last week of February Sweeps period with a one hour special “To Iraq and Back: Bob Woodruff Reports”.
The program wil air Tuesday, February 27 at 10:00 p.m. ET on ABC. (more…)
A&E announces slate of original drama series January 9, 2007 2:30 pm
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A&E, coming off the heels of the recent addition of The Sopranos, is getting even more involved in the realm of drama, announcing a slate of six new shows:
Florida Gators dismantle the Ohio State Buckeyes January 9, 2007 1:00 am
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Those questioning whether or not the Florida Gators belonged in the BCS Championship game with the Buckeyes have been silenced.
The Gators handedly defeated the Buckeyes 41-14 in the championship game. It took an entire half just for the defense of the Buckeyes to adjust to the offensive onslought, while their offense never truely seemed to be in the game once Ginn (who opened the matchup with a 93 yard Kickoff return for TD) was sidelined with an injury. (more…)
Dave Matthews to make his TV debut on Fox’s “House” January 8, 2007 6:07 pm
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Dr. House is getting a new patient.
Grammy award winning artist Dave Matthews, of the Dave Matthews Band, will be making his TV-acting debut during a March episode of the hit Fox show House. Kurtwood Smith (who spent eight seasons as Red Foreman on That ’70’s Show) will be a part of the episode as well. (more…)
New Shows appear on iTunes January 8, 2007 5:52 pm
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Two shows have made their way to iTunes: Star Trek: The Original Series and Ugly Betty.
Both shows carry the usual $1.99 pricetag per episode, with slight discounts offered for full season orders. (more…)
Verizon announces Mobile TV service January 8, 2007 5:43 pm
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At the Consumer Electronics Show, Verizon has announced that it will launch a live mobile television service called V Cast Mobile TV. The service is expected to begin in Q1 of 2007
The service will initally be filled with content by CBS, Fox, NBC and MTV Networks (such as Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon). (more…)
Comedy Central announces 11 new Web-based original series January 8, 2007 5:32 pm
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Comedy Central has announced 11 new original web series to be launched during 2007 on comedycentral.com.
Star Trek: Enterprise begins tonight on the Sci Fi Channel January 8, 2007 5:00 pm
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Just a friendly reminder that Enterprise begins its off-network basic cable run tonight on Sci Fi. A four hour, in broadcast order, block of episodes airs this evening from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. ET.
The future schedule appears to follow the same airings: 4 a week, every Monday.
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.
SAG nominations announced January 4, 2007 9:54 pm
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As mentioned here last week, the Screen Actors Guild today announced their nominees for the 13th annual awards show. The winners will be announced live on TNT and TBS on January 28th.
Continue reading to view the entire list of nominees.
Top DVD Sales for the week ending December 24th January 4, 2007 7:04 pm
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Newcomers Invincible and Step Up were no match for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as the second film in the ‘Pirates’ franchise took the top spot for the third straight week.
Other new releases for the week before Christmas were Fearless at number eight, direct-to-dvd American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile at number 12, and the disappointing box office performer Lady in the Water at number 15.
Filling out top 1o after Pirates, Invincible and Step Up were Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby at number four, The Devil Wears Prada at number five, Cars at number six, Barnyard at number seven, Air Buddies at number nine and The Fox and the Hound 2 at number 10.
Among TV Shows on DVD, Grey’s Anatomy: Season 2 was the only boxset to place in the top 20 overall DVD charts, coming in at number 17 (three spots up from the week before.)
HBO and J.J. Abrams team up for medical drama January 4, 2007 6:23 pm
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HBO and J.J. Abrams are in negotations for Abrams to executive produce and possibly direct a medial drama pilot that was recently given the green light by HBO.
The project, currently untitled, is a hospital drama that will focus on the patients point of view. It’s based on the book “The Anatomy of Hope: How People Prevail in the Face of Illness” and will be written by Tom Schulman and Rafael Yglesias.
Source: — [The Hollywood Reporter] — HBO OKs medical drama pilot with Abrams
The CW greenlights new Schwartz TV project January 4, 2007 6:13 pm
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Though one of Josh Schwartz’s show’s was just canceled (The O.C.) he has a few others waiting in the wings.
Variety reports that The CW has just greenlit Gossip Girl, Schwartz’s second pilot pickup (NBC greenlit Crumbs earlier).
Gossip Girl is based on the popular book series of the same name and marks the first-ever scripted pilot order for The CW.
Source: — [Variety] — CW gives Schwartz some good news
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