Strong Opening Day Performance for “Saw IV” October 27, 2007 6:34 pm
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Opening day box office totals for Saw IV reveal that the film took in an estimated $14.3 million from 3,183 theaters, a figure very close to the record $14.47 million taken in by Saw III last year.
“Reaper” Gets Script Order October 27, 2007 6:10 pm
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Reaper has been given an order for additional scripts. The CW picked up three more scripts for the drama/comedy. Also, new comedy Aliens in America looks set to be the recipient of an expected back nine order.
Prequel to “Underworld” Ready To Go October 27, 2007 6:02 pm
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Lakeshore Entertainment and Screen Gems are teaming together for a third film in the Underworld franchise. Underworld 3: Rise of the Lycans will be a prequel to the prior two films. It’ll be directed by Patrick Tatopoulos, who served as creature designer and supervisor on Underworld (2003) and Underworld: Evolution (2006).
ABC Puts in Script Order for “Dirty Sexy Money” October 27, 2007 5:23 pm
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ABC has placed a three-script order for its freshman drama Dirty Sexy Money. The show is the latest from ABC to receive additional script orders, joining comedies Carpoolers (three scripts) and Samantha Who? (six scripts).
“Battlestar Galactica” Isn’t Returning Until April, 2008 October 25, 2007 11:18 pm
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Battlestar Galactica fans are going to have to wait for new episodes just a while longer. Season 4 won’t premiere until April, 2008.
Spike Extends Contract With UFC Through 2011 October 25, 2007 10:27 pm
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Spike TV has extended its deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. They’ll remain the exclusive basic-cable home to the league through 2011.
MTV’s “True Life” Returns With New Episodes in November October 25, 2007 10:08 pm
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MTV’s documentary series True Life will return in November with five brand new episodes, with topics ranging from pregnancy to summer romances.
“24” Day 7 Teaser Premieres Today October 25, 2007 11:30 am
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In just under an hour, the teaser for the seventh season of 24 will be released online.
“G.I. Joe” Casting Begins, Filming Set for February 2008 October 25, 2007 11:29 am
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Paramount Pictures has begun casting for G.I. Joe, the Stephen Sommers directed film. Filming is expected to start in mid-February 2008 in Prague and Los Angeles.
“Angels & Demons” On Track for 2008 Filming October 25, 2007 11:28 am
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Columbia has fast tracked Angels & Demons, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 hit The Da Vinci Code.
Another Jet Li Picture from ‘Mummy 3’ Released October 25, 2007 11:25 am
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Director Rob Cohen has released another image from the upcoming The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor of Jet Li in character.
Mann and De Niro Reteaming for ‘Frankie Machine’ October 25, 2007 11:21 am
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Director Michael Mann and actor Robert De Niro, who last worked together on Heat are reteaming to make Frankie Machine through Paramount Pictures.
SCI FI Greenlights “Warehouse 13” October 25, 2007 11:16 am
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The SCI FI Channel has greenlit the pilot Warehouse 13, a series with similarities to X-Files, with a take on two FBI agents in charge of a top-secret storage facility.
Fox Picks Up “Back to You” For Full Season, While ABC Orders Six More Scripts of “Samantha Who?” October 25, 2007 1:09 am
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Fox has given a full season order to their new comedy series Back to You, deciding to stick with the low-rated series with a stronger commitment of 11 episodes, instead of the usual 9 episode “back nine order”. That means the series will have a total of 24 episodes this season.
ABC meanwhile has put in an order for six more scripts of their successful new comedy series Samantha Who?.
ABC Sets Return Dates for “October Road” and “Notes from the Underbelly” October 25, 2007 12:59 am
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ABC has set return dates for two of the networks midseason replacements; the drama October Road and the comedy Notes from the Underbelly.
Fox Planning “Prison Break” Spinoff October 24, 2007 3:26 pm
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The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Fox is looking to create a spinoff to its third year drama Prison Break. Tentatively titled Prison Break: Cherry Hill, the show would focus on a new character (Molly) that will be introduced later this season on Prison Break.
SCI FI Channel Renews “Stargate Atlantis” for a Fifth Season October 24, 2007 3:14 pm
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No longer paired with Stargate SG-1, SCI FI seems content with the weakened performance of its drama series Stargate Atlantis as the network today announced they’ve renewed the show for a fifth season.
SCI FI Channel Renews “ECW” October 24, 2007 3:07 pm
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The SCI FI Channel and World Wrestling Entertainment today announced that they’ve renewed their hit wrestling program Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) through 2008.
“Pushing Daisies” Given Full Season Order October 23, 2007 8:04 pm
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ABC has picked up the fantasy drama/comedy Pushing Daisies for a full season, putting in the back-nine order which brings the total order for the freshman series to 22 episodes.
New Trailer Released for “I Am Legend” October 23, 2007 7:58 pm
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Another trailer has been released for the Will Smith starring film I Am Legend.
First Image of Jet Li in ‘The Mummy 3’ October 23, 2007 7:53 pm
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Director Rob Cohen has updated his website with another update for the summer 2008 film The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Included in the update is the first photo of Jet Li.
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