jump to navigation

NBC May Be Considering Pulling the Plug on ‘IT’ September 13, 2007 1:47 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in NBC, News, The IT Crowd.
6 comments

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that NBC might be pulling the plug on their planned midseason comedy The IT Crowd.

(more…)

NBC To Stream “The Office” For Free on NBC.com? September 13, 2007 1:37 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in NBC, News, Television, The Office.
1 comment so far

OfficeTally.com is reporting that season 4 episodes of The Office will be streamed, for free, on NBC.com starting on September 27.

(more…)

Monday Night Football Doubleheader Hands ESPN Solid Ratings September 13, 2007 1:32 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Cable TV, Cable TV Ratings, ESPN, ESPN Monday Night Football, Football, News, NFL, Nielsen TV Ratings, Sports.
add a comment

The doubleheader, season opening pro football special on ESPN delivered strong ratings for the first of the two games, but the second matchup drew the franchises lowest ratings ever.

(more…)

“Torchwood” Lights Up BBC America Record September 13, 2007 1:16 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in BBC America, Cable TV, Cable TV Ratings, News, Nielsen TV Ratings, Torchwood.
add a comment

The BBC America premiere of Torchwood on Saturday night delivered for the network the biggest audience of any drama premiere in the history of the network.

(more…)

Broadcast TV Ratings for Tuesday, September 11, 2007 September 12, 2007 5:48 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Broadcast TV Ratings, News, Nielsen TV Ratings, Television.
add a comment

The Biggest Loser returns up from last season, but it’s not enough to take away CBS’s grasp of households and viewers. However, NBC was able to place first among adults 18-49.

(more…)

Jon Stewart to Host Academy Awards [Update] September 11, 2007 11:43 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Academy Awards, Awards, Casting, News, Television.
1 comment so far

The New York Times is reporting that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is brining back the The Daily Show star Jon Stewart to host the 80th Annual Academy Awards.

(more…)

John Rambo To Be Released on January 25 September 11, 2007 11:37 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in John Rambo, Movies, News.
1 comment so far

Lionsgate has set a January 25, 2008 release date for John Rambo.

(more…)

Broadcast TV Ratings for Monday, September 10, 2007 September 11, 2007 10:45 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Broadcast TV Ratings, News, Nielsen TV Ratings, Television.
add a comment

Even with repeats, CBS coasts past the competition on Monday with above-average performances from all their shows.

(more…)

“2007 MTV Video Music Awards” Shows Improvement Over Last Year’s Edition September 11, 2007 9:03 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Cable TV, Cable TV Ratings, MTV, MTV Video Music Awards, Music, News, Nielsen TV Ratings, Television.
add a comment

In welcomed news to MTV after seeing two consecutive years of declines for their flagship awards show, the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards improved upon last year’s performance with 7.08 million viewers (+23%) tuning in to the event.

(more…)

“The Closer” Breaks Another Record September 11, 2007 8:45 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Cable TV, Cable TV Ratings, News, Nielsen TV Ratings, Television, The Closer, TNT.
1 comment so far

No stranger to breaking records (see here), The Closer has done it again. Breaking the Live+ Same Day record for ad-supported cable.

(more…)

Disappointing Debut for HBO’s ‘Tell Me’, Slow Start for ‘Curb’ September 11, 2007 8:20 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Alive Day Memories: Home From Iraq, Cable TV, Cable TV Ratings, Curb Your Enthusiasm, HBO, News, Nielsen TV Ratings, Television, Tell Me You Love Me.
add a comment

HBO’s new original series Tell Me You Love Me (click here to read my favorable early look/review of the series) failed in delivering strong ratings to the network in its Sunday night debut.

(more…)

Harry Potter Now Highest-Grossing Film Franchise September 11, 2007 8:16 am

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Box Office, Harry Potter, Movies, News.
1 comment so far

Warner Bros. is today touting that their Harry Potter franchise has become the highest-grossing film franchise, with grosses surpassing $4.47 billion.  A figure high enough to eclipse the six Star Wars films and all 21 James Bond films.

(more…)

Apple Hits 1 Million in iPhone Sales September 10, 2007 5:37 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Apple, iPhone, Movies, Music, News, Phones, Television.
add a comment

Sales of the Apple iPhone have surpassed the 1-million mark.  The company announced the milestone in a just-issued press release.

(more…)

CBS Adds “Power of 10” Midseason Lineup September 10, 2007 3:44 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in CBS, News, Renewals, Show Orders, Television.
add a comment

In a press release issued today, CBS announced that they have ordered an additional six episodes of their new Drew Carey-hosted gameshow Power of 10.

(more…)

TBS Renews “My Boys” September 10, 2007 3:38 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Cable TV, My Boys, News, Nielsen TV Ratings, Renewals, TBS, Television.
add a comment

TBS has given a third season renewal to their hit comedy series My Boys, Variety is reporting.

(more…)

New “Iron Man” Teaser Coming September 10 [Update–Trailer Released!] September 10, 2007 3:09 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Iron Man, Movie Trailers, Movies, News.
add a comment

The first official teaser for Iron Man will be shown on September 10th. Director Jon Favreau made the announcement on the “Iron Man Movie Group” MySpace page.

(more…)

Title Announced for Indiana Jones 4 September 10, 2007 1:06 am

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Movies, News.
add a comment

We finally have a title for the upcoming Indiana Jones 4!

The film will carry the title of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

(more…)

Weekend Box Office — September 7-9, 2007 September 9, 2007 4:15 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Box Office, Movies, News.
add a comment

Lionsgates’ 3:10 to Yuma led an expected weak pack of new releases over the weekend, with a so-so weekend take of $14.04 million from 2,652 theaters. The western (budgeted at $55 million), which stars Russell Crowe and Christian Bale, grossed an amount that was for the most part in line with predictions.

Year-to-year the top 10 box office was up by ­25.6%. (more…)

Wolverine Being Prepared for a November Start September 9, 2007 1:52 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, News, Wolverine.
add a comment

The Xverse has received word that the X-Men spinoff film Wolverine (title not final) is being prepped to begin filming in November.

(more…)

Creative Arts Emmy Winners Announced September 9, 2007 12:10 am

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Awards, Creative Arts Emmys, News, Television.
add a comment

Winners for the 59th Annual Creative Arts Emmy, which took place last night, have been announced, with HBO leading the way with 15 wins, followed closely by NBC with its 13 wins. (more…)

Early Look: “Tell Me You Love Me” September 8, 2007 3:48 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in 2007/2008 TV Season, Cable TV, Early Look, HBO, News, Reviews, Television.
1 comment so far

Since the end of The Sopranos, HBO hasn’t had much success with their new programming. Several of their currently running shows have been going through dips in the ratings, while most of their new shows have either failed to catch on (Flight of the Conchords) or have been out-right canceled after poor seasons (ratings wise) and a rather subdued reaction from critics and fans alike (John from Cincinnati). Tell Me You Love Me could be just the show that brings HBO back to where their slogan–it’s not TV it’s HBO–rings true once again.

(more…)

“3:10 to Yuma” Leads the Pack on a Weak Friday September 8, 2007 3:45 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Box Office, Movies, News.
add a comment

With the summer season officially over, Lionsgates’ 3:10 to Yuma led an expected weak Friday with an estimated $4.55 million from 2,652 theaters.

(more…)

New “John Rambo” Teaser Trailer September 7, 2007 8:40 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in John Rambo, Movie Trailers, Movies, News.
1 comment so far

A new John Rambo teaser has hit the web, and this one’s just as violent and awesome as its predecessor!

(more…)

Fall 2007 Programming Guide Update September 7, 2007 7:22 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in 2007/2008 TV Season, ABC, CBS, CW, Fall 2007 Programming Guide, Fox, NBC, Programming Guide, Television.
add a comment

Here’s my promised additional update for the programming guide (check the change log to find out the additions):

Fall 2007 Programming Guide

.xls Excel file (439 KB) | | | .zip Zip file (141KB) | | | Change Log .doc file (29KB)

Dish Joins DirecTV in Offering Big Ten Network September 7, 2007 5:20 pm

Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Big Ten Network, Cable, College Football, News, Sports.
add a comment

Missing out on that amazing Michigan/Appalachian State game last week may have pushed DISH to expediate their pick-up of the Big Ten Network.  The satellite provider today announced that the station has been added to their lineup of networks.

(more…)

Design a site like this with WordPress.com
Get started