"LATE
NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON" ANNOUNCES ALL-STAR LINEUP FOR LAUNCH
WEEK
New York, N.Y., February 19th, 2009. Lorne
Michaels, Executive Producer of "Late Night with Jimmy
Fallon," along with Producer Michael Shoemaker, have announced
that two-time Academy Award-winning actor, director and producer
Robert De Niro will guest star on the show's premiere Monday, March 2
on NBC at 12:35 a.m. ET. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer Van
Morrison will perform from his critically acclaimed "Astral
Weeks," named by Rolling Stone Magazine in 2003 as one of the top
20 albums of all time.
Also slated to appear on the show during it's inaugural week are such
stars as Tina Fey, Jon Bon Jovi and Santigold (Tuesday, March 3);
Cameron Diaz and Billy Crudup (Wednesday, March 4); Donald Trump,
Serena Williams and Ludacris (Thursday, March 5); and Drew Barrymore
and Mario Batali (Friday, March 6).
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“AMERICAN
IDOL” PERFORMANCES
AVAILABLE
EXCLUSIVELY ON THE iTUNES STORE
Los
Angeles, Ca., February 17th, 2009.
Fox
Broadcasting Company, Fox Digital Media, 19 Entertainment,
FremantleMedia North America and Apple have once again partnered to
make contestant performances from Season Eight of AMERICAN IDOL,
television’s most popular show, available exclusively on the iTunes
Store (www.itunes.com
the day following the performance.
Auditions
ended last week as the Top 36 semifinalists were revealed. This week
the 36 hopefuls will be split into three groups of 12, and for three
consecutive weeks one group will perform. Kicking off today the first
group of 12 semifinalists from AMERICAN IDOL will perform live and
fans can purchase the music performances for 99 cents per song
starting tomorrow. Starting March 11, the video of Top 12 finalist
performances will also be available for purchase. And beginning today,
fans can pre-order performances of their favorite contestants during
the show from the iTunes Store, which will be downloaded automatically
the day after the show airs.
“We
broke records last year on AMERICAN IDOL with the number of downloads
we sold. This year, with such a talented group of singers and a proven
partnership with iTunes, we hope to be even more successful and break
even more records,” said show creator and 19 Entertainment
Founder/CEO Simon Fuller.
“We’ve
created another special section on the iTunes Store for IDOL fans with
an incredible array of music and video performances from
television’s most popular show,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice
president Internet Services. “AMERICAN IDOL viewers will once again
have the ability to purchase and download IDOL performances from
iTunes to enjoy at home or on the go.”
FOX
will also provide exclusive direct links to iTunes downloads from the
free streaming performance videos on americanidol.com (www.americanidol.com),
the official website of the show and home to MyIdol, the Internet’s
largest AMERICAN IDOL fan site. Fans will be able to simply click
through to iTunes if they want to purchase their favorite performances
to own and enjoy on their computer, iPod, iPhone or AppleTV.
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CBS
AND CTV JOIN FORCES AGAIN, THIS TIME FOR THE NEW POLICE DRAMA
"THE BRIDGE"
New
York, N.Y., February 19th, 2009.
CBS
Television Network and CBS Paramount Network Television have joined
forces with CTV, Canada's largest privately owned English language
broadcast network, for the new police drama THE BRIDGE. CBS
has ordered 13 episodes of THE BRIDGE, which will be broadcast
next season on the CBS Television Network in the U.S. and on CTV in
Canada. CBS has licensed the series from E1 Entertainment, a
Toronto-based independent production studio.
The
broadcast of THE BRIDGE marks the second recent collaboration between
the U.S. media company and the leading Canadian broadcaster to present
a prime time television series. Last year, CBS and CTV joined
forces for "Flashpoint," which was the most watched
original drama in the U.S. last summer and currently
wins its time period on Friday nights, boosting the year ago time
period by +37% in viewers. It also currently ranks as Canada's most
watched original drama series.
THE
BRIDGE is inspired by the insights of veteran insider and outspoken
former Toronto police union head, Craig Bromell. It's a
procedural drama through the unique lens of a charismatic and dynamic
union leader who is battling criminals on the street and fighting
his own bosses, and sometimes corruption in the ranks, to protect his
fellow officers.
THE
BRIDGE was originally developed and commissioned by CTV as a two-hour
movie and backdoor pilot with E1 Entertainment, 990 Multi Media
Entertainment Company and Jonsworth Productions. After ordering
the series in November 2008, CTV shared the pilot with top executives
at CBS late last year. Going forward, these companies will produce the
series in association with CTV and CBS Paramount Network Television.
"Like
'Flashpoint,' we see 'The Bridge' as a series that works creatively
and financially for both our network and studio - and importantly, for
CBS Television viewers," said Nancy Tellem, President, CBS
Paramount Network Television Entertainment Group. "Nina [Tassler]
and David [Stapf] both consider 'The Bridge' a high-quality,
compelling drama that fits with the network's lineup and the studio's
roster, respectively. And, we all look forward to working again
with our creative partners at CTV. Together, we've already
launched an exciting new show and a successful new model to deliver
programming to the North American market."
"We
look forward to working with our creative partners at CBS in bringing
yet another great Canadian production to a North American
audience," said Susanne Boyce, President, Creative, Content and
Channels, CTV Inc. "Craig Bromell and Alan Di Fiore have done a
beautiful job in creating a distinct and authentic view of life behind
the scenes of a modern police force."
"This
marks E1 Entertainment's first drama series for CBS and continues a
long and successful relationship with CTV," said John Morayniss,
CEO of E1 Television. "We're thrilled to be working with
our partners at 990 Multi Media Entertainment Company and look forward
to representing the series internationally and bringing it to
audiences worldwide."
Production
on THE BRIDGE is scheduled to begin in late spring in Toronto.
THE
BRIDGE stars Aaron Douglas ("Battlestar Galactica," "Smallville"),
Paul Popowich ("Angela's Eyes"), Inga Cadranel
("Rent-a-Goalie"), Frank Cassini ("Vice"), Theresa
Joy ("All the Good Ones are Married"), Ona Grauer ("Stargate
SG-1"), Michael Murphy ("X-Men: The Last Stand") and
two-time Emmy Award-winner Stuart Margolin ("The Rockford
Files").
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OSCAR
DESIGNER CHALLENGE: BEHIND THE DRESS" WEB SERIES ON OSCAR.COM
New
York, N.Y., February 18th, 2009.
Beginning
February 18, Oscar.com, the official guide to the 81st Academy Awards,
will debut "Oscars Designer Challenge: Behind the Dress."
For the first time in its history, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts
and Sciences invited the public to vote on an element of its annual
Oscar Show telecast. "Oscars Designer Challenge" gave seven
up-and-coming fashion designers the opportunity to have their original
evening gowns worn by one of the awards escorts during the 81st
Academy Awards on Sunday, February 22.
Hosted by "Project Runway" alum/fashion designer Nick
Verreos, "Oscars Designer Challenge: Behind the Dress" web
series documents the competition from start to finish. Daily episodes
will reveal the entire process, from Oscar fashion coordinator Patty
Fox selecting the seven designers and pairing them with Los
Angeles-based models to interviews with the chosen designers and
behind-the-scenes footage of fittings. The web series will conclude
with special post-Oscars show featuring the winning designer and model
team recapping their experience on Oscar Night.
The designers participating in "Oscars Designer Challenge"
are Moire Conroy, New York; Alan Del Rosario, Los Angeles; Sam Kori
George, Chicago; Marianne Kooimans, Los Angeles; Maria Pinto, Chicago;
Nicolas Putvinski, New York; and Robert Rodriguez, Los Angeles.
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008 will be
presented on Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood &
Highland Center, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The
Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200
countries worldwide.
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OSCAR.COM
PRESENTS ROAD TO THE OSCARS
New York, N.Y., February 19th, 2009.
This
week Oscar.com, the official guide to the 81st Academy Awards, debuts
daily coverage leading up to the Oscar ceremony with "Road to the
Oscars." Hosted by Chris Harrison, the original web series
consists of nine episodes, with a new show premiering every day
through Monday, Feb. 23.
Harrison, host of ABC's popular romance series "The
Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette," will take movie
lovers behind the scenes of all the pre-Oscar events and festivities
taking place in the week leading up to the biggest movie event of the
year. The web series will also feature exclusive interviews and behind
the scenes footage as Hollywood gets ready to celebrate 81 years of
great film-making. Fashion trends and breaking news will also be
included in each daily show.
On the night of the Awards, Oscar.com will offer "backstage"
video content featuring an insider's view of Hollywood's biggest night
with the Thank You Cam - offering winners an extended opportunity to
thank their supporters immediately after they've left the stage;
Backstage Cam - capturing sound bites, backstage action, short
interviews and behind-the-scenes footage; and Press Room Cam -
featuring moments of winners in the press area.
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008 will be
presented on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre at
Hollywood & Highland Center, and televised live by ABC. The Oscar
presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries
worldwide
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OSCAR.COM
AND SPRINT ALLOW FANS TO PREDICT OSCAR WINNERS IN A NEW INTERACTIVE
EXPERIENCE
New
York, N.Y., February 19th, 2009.
Oscar.com,
the official guide to the 81st Academy Awards, and Sprint today
announced an exclusive new application to make Oscar Night a truly
interactive experience for movie lovers. "Oscars Live
Challenge" offers movie fans a chance to test their skills at
choosing the Oscar winners. Before and during Oscar Night, Sprint
customers and visitors to Oscar.com can make their predictions on this
year's nominations.
On Oscar Night, fans can also answer trivia questions and participate
in up-to-the-second opinion polls. Additionally, they can chat
together about this year's winners and see how they score with an
immediate real-time community leaderboard.
"Oscars Live Challenge" is available now on 49 Sprint
handsets, including the popular Samsung Instinct. The application is
available at no charge with any Sprint data plan. To download the
application via the Sprint Digital Lounge, visit www.sprint.com/digitallounge.
The 81st Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday, February 22, 2009
at the Kodak Theatre in the Hollywood and Highland Center. It will be
televised live by the ABC Television Network at 5 p.m. PST (8 p.m.
EST).
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U2
TO PERFORM LIVE ON "GOOD MORNING AMERICA," FRIDAY, MARCH 6
New
York, N.Y., February 19th, 2009.
In an
unprecedented morning television event, ABC's "Good Morning
America" is thrilled to announce it will host U2's first live
morning show performance, Friday, March 6. The "GMA"
performance will coincide with the highly anticipated release of U2's
12th studio album, "No Line on the Horizon," on Tuesday,
March 3.
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JACK
WAGNER, OF "THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL," TO MAKE GUEST
APPEARANCE ON CBS's EMMY AWARD-WINNING "THE PRICE IS RIGHT,"
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Los
Angeles, Ca., February 19th, 2009.
Jack
Wagner, of CBS's THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, will make a guest
appearance on Emmy Award-winning THE PRICE IS RIGHT, hosted by Drew
Carey, Friday, March 6, on the CBS Television Network. Wagner
will make several "surprise" appearances throughout the
show, and will appear in a Showcase at the end of the episode.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT, the longest-running game show in television
history, is hosted by Drew Carey. Produced by FremantleMedia
North America, THE PRICE IS RIGHT is broadcast weekdays on the CBS
Television Network.
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ON
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
February
25
1. Actor Rob Lowe ("Brothers & Sisters") 2. Reality
personality Khloe Kardashian ("Keeping up with the Kardashians")
3. Musical guest The Living Things
February 26
1. Actress Calista Flockhart ("Brothers & Sisters") 2.
Actor John Michael Higgins ("Fired Up!") 3. Stand-up
comedienne Nick DiPaolo
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LISTINGS
FOR 'LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON'
Monday,
March 2 – Guests include Robert De Niro and musical guest Van
Morrison
Tuesday, March 3 – Guests include Tina Fey, Jon Bon Jovi, and
musical guest Santigold
Wednesday, March 4 – Guests include Cameron Diaz and Billy Crudup
Thursday, March 5 – Guests include Donald Trump, Serena Williams,
and musical guest Ludacris
Friday, March 6 – Guests include Drew Barrymore and Mario Batali
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ON
THE VIEW
THURSDAY, FEB. 26 - "Day of Hot Topics"; "The
View" co-hosts judge their first-ever "Mutt Dog Show."
FRIDAY, FEB. 27 - Rob Lowe (ABC's "Brothers & Sisters");
Jason Mesnick (ABC's "The Bachelor"); co-host Joy Behar's
Month-in-ReVIEW."
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THE
"LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Things Overheard at Kim Jong-Il's
Campaign Headquarters"
10.
"How do we improve perfection?"
9.
"Maybe it'd help your likeability if you stopped killing
people."
8.
"Remind voters there have been no Godzilla attacks on my
watch."
7.
"After promising nuclear Armageddon, throw in a folksy, ‘You
betcha.'"
6.
"Remind people you come from Pyongyang just like Kim Jong-Lincoln."
5.
"Korean food again?"
4.
"Maybe we should hire a new chairman and move Kim to 10 PM."
3.
"Get a load of that bodacious booty!" (Sorry, that was
overheard at Kim Kardashian's house)
2.
"With 0% of the precincts reporting, you've won in a
landslide."
1.
"Hillary's running against me?"
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