Posted by Dustin on 02.11.2008 at 11:04 pm

The Knight Rider movie debuts this weekend. I plan to watch it, but am still not sure how I feel about this. They are saying if it brings in raitings for NBC it will possibly be a new show for the fall.

VAL KILMER ASSUMES ROLE AS VOICE OF KITT — AMERICA’S FAVORITE TALKING CAR — IN NBC’S ‘KNIGHT RIDER’ MOVIE EVENT ON FEBRUARY 17

BURBANK, Calif. – February 8, 2008 – Val Kilmer (“Comanche Moon,” “Batman Forever,” “The Doors”) will assume the role of the voice of KITT — America’s favorite talking car — in NBC’s “Knight Rider” movie of the week which revs up on Sunday, February 17 (9-11 p.m. ET).

Kilmer will play the role of KITT after actor Will Arnett had to withdraw from the role due to a conflicting sponsorship deal.

“We feel really lucky to have Val Kilmer on board for ‘Knight Rider.’ Val’s voice has truly elevated the character of KITT and brought a whole new level of excitement to this project for us. He completely gets the fun that can be had in the relationship between a guy and his car, it’s just a perfect fit for the show,” expressed executive producer David Bartis.

After his breakthrough performance in the hit feature film “Top Gun,” Kilmer starred in several more blockbusters covering a variety of genres, including “Batman Forever,” “The Doors” (as Jim Morrison), “Tombstone” and the animated “The Prince of Egypt.” Among Kilmer’s many other films are “True Romance,” “Heat,” “The Saint,” “Red Planet,” “Wonderland,” “Willow,” “Pollock” and “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.”

“Knight Rider,” the iconic 1980s television classic, is kicked into overdrive with an all-new cast and a modern day KITT. The two-hour movie event stars Justin Bruening, Deanna Russo, Sydney Tamiia Poitier and Bruce Davison. In addition, David Hasselhoff — who starred in the popular lead role as Michael Knight for four seasons during the original series’ run — returns in this sequel as the same character during a special guest appearance. As the original story resumes in this sequel, KITT is absolutely the coolest car ever created: its supercomputer capable of hacking almost any system; its weapons systems efficient; and its body — thanks to its creator’s work and nanotechnology — is capable of actually shifting shape and color. Plus, its artificial intelligence makes it the ideal crime-fighting partner: logical, precise and possessing infinite knowledge. It is the ultimate car and someone will be willing to do anything to obtain it.

NBC’s partnership with Ford Motor Company provides for a unique content opportunity that makes the Ford Mustang one of the stars of the movie. The three cars to be employed in the series include the KITT Hero — a Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 KR that is playing the part of the everyday Hero car with 540 horsepower; the KITT Attack — a super high-speed version of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 KR Hero car that transforms into Attack mode with the help of air-ride technology and specialized body parts — and a KITT Remote, which is a driverless Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 KR version of the Hero vehicle.

David Bartis (“Heist,” “The O.C.”) and Doug Liman (“Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” “The Bourne Identity”) serve as executive producers. David Andron is supervising producer and writer. Steve Shill (“Dexter,” “The Tudors”), also a co-executive producer, directs the two-hour movie from Universal Media Studios and Dutch Oven Productions.

Posted by Dustin on 02.11.2008 at 10:50 pm

“BIG BROTHER: ‘TIL DEATH DO YOU PART” HERE…THERE…EVERYWHERE

CBS’S FIRST-EVER WINTER EDITION OF “BIG BROTHER” WILL KEEP FANS WARM ON-AIR (CBS), ONLINE (REALNETWORKS®, CBS.COM AND THE CBS AUDIENCE NETWORK)), ON THE PHONE (CBS MOBILE) AND ON CABLE (SHOWTIME!)

The Ninth Edition of “Big Brother” Premieres Feb. 12 With One-Hour Episodes to Air Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays

The first-ever winter edition of BIG BROTHER: ‘TIL DEATH DO YOU PART kicks off with expanded multi-media platforms which will include presentations of the series on-air (CBS), online (RealNetworks, CBS.com, the CBS Audience Network), on the phone (CBS Mobile) and, for a second season, on cable (SHOWTIME) when BIG BROTHER: ‘TIL DEATH DO YOU PART premieres Tuesday, Feb. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).

CBS’s BIG BROTHER multi-platform initiative includes the following elements:

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Posted by Dustin on 02.11.2008 at 10:18 pm

UNDERSCORING THE STRENGTH OF ITS FALL SCHEDULE, ABC ENTERTAINMENT PICKS UP NINE SERIES FOR NEXT SEASON

Pickups Return Fall’s Most Successful Series: “Brothers & Sisters,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Dirty Sexy Money,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Lost,” “Private Practice,” “Pushing Daisies,” “Samantha Who?” and “Ugly Betty” Receive Pickups for ’08-’09 Season

Today ABC Entertainment announced pickups for nine of its most popular shows, returning broadcast television’s most successful fall series. ABC Entertainment ordered episodes of “Brothers & Sisters,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Dirty Sexy Money,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Lost,” “Private Practice,” “Pushing Daisies,” “Samantha Who?” and “Ugly Betty.”

“The strength of our schedule this fall was unprecedented and speaks for itself,” said Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment. “We’re looking forward to building on that success.”

On average during Fall 2007 (10 complete weeks: 9/24-12/2/07), ABC was the No. 1 network among Adults 18-49 (3.9/10), delivering the top position in the key young adult sales demo on 7 of the first 10 weeks of the season and ranking No. 1 during the November Sweep for the third consecutive year. In addition, ABC claimed eight of the Top 20 highest-rated TV shows among young adults during the fall, including five of the Top 10 freshman series.

Show descriptions in the press release follow . . .

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Posted by Dustin on 02.10.2008 at 7:50 pm

Good news! The WGA board members in LA and in New York have approved of the new contract they’ve been given, are going to hold a vote among members to finally end the strike and will be asking members to vote to end it! A vote is set to be held Tuesday to call off the strike, and a vote approving the new contract to follow later.

Source: Yahoo/AP

Posted by Dustin on 02.07.2008 at 6:29 pm

So last night’s challenge on “Project Runway” was to create diva outfits for some of the women of the WWE. I liked almost everyone’s outfit but Ricky’s. Sweetpea’s could have been more flash, but wasn’t horrible. I didn’t care for Rhami’s that much either, it was a pink marshmallow nightmare. Ricky however, as they put it, just made an orange swimsuit! Actually I think he’s been making swimsuits this whole season. They finally sent him packing, his time had long come! Next week the final elimination before Bryant Park. I can’t wait.

PS I’m soon going to sort through my “Reality” category and put shows that I comment multiple times on in their own categories (Finally!)

Posted by Dustin on 02.06.2008 at 3:57 pm

CBS REVEALS THE IDENTITIES OF THE 16 NEW HOUSEGUESTS COMPETING IN THE FIRST WINTER OF “BIG BROTHER”

First Ever All-Single Cast and the Most Houseguests in “Big Brother” History

Ninth Installment Premieres Tuesday, February 12th

Love Is In The Air As An All-New “Big Brother” Creative Twist Is Revealed

Click Here to See Video of The New Houseguests: http://cbsmediagroupftp.com/clips06/bb9_cast_stream.wmv

CBS today revealed the identities of the 16 Houseguests who will compete in BIG BROTHER, as well as the new creative twist that will play out during the first-ever winter edition, which premieres Tuesday, Feb. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).

This season marks other BIG BROTHER firsts, including the first-ever all-single cast and the most Houseguests in BIG BROTHER history.

When this group of 16 singles enters the house, they will be told they are being matched up with their “soul mate,” a stranger who may prove to be their true love or their worst nightmare. Whether there is a love connection or not, once paired up, the Houseguests’ life in the game depends on their partner. They must strategize, plot and scheme together as a couple for a chance at the prize. These “lovebirds” will live together as a couple meaning they will sleep in the same bed, hold Head of Household as a couple, be nominated for eviction as a pair, and if the time comes, say their goodbyes together upon eviction.

BIG BROTHER follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with dozens of cameras and microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week the Houseguests will vote each other out of the house. At the end, the last remaining Houseguests will receive the Grand Prize of $500,000 and a second place prize of $50,000.

This edition of BIG BROTHER debuts Tuesday, Feb. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Following the premiere, BIG BROTHER will be broadcast three nights weekly, on Tuesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) beginning Feb. 13 and Sundays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) beginning Feb. 17. Julie Chen returns as host. The live weekly eviction broadcasts will be Wednesdays, with the first eviction on Wed., Feb 20 (8:00-9:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT).

Following are the 16 Houseguests, listed in alphabetical order, who will compete in the first- ever winter edition of BIG BROTHER:

Adam
Single
29
Public Relations Manager
Del Ray Beach, Fla. via Cherry Hill, NJ

Amanda
Single
23
Paralegal
Fridley, Minn.

Alex
Single
24
DJ Company Owner
Staten Island, NY

Allison
Single
28
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Boston, Mass.

Chelsia
Single
21
College Student
Cedar Falls, Iowa

Jacob
Single
23
Electrician
Dallas, Ga.

James
Single
21
Originally From: Sarasota, Fla.
Riding Bicycle Around The World

Jen
Single
26
Bartender
Columbus, Ohio

Joshuah
Single
25
Advertising Media Buyer
Dallas, Tex.

Matt
Single
23
Roofing Foreman
Charleston, Mass.

Natalie
Single
28
Bikini Barista
Salem, Ore.

Neil
Single
29
Realtor
Los Angeles, Calif.

Parker
Single
26
Paparazzo
Northridge, Calif.

Ryan
Single
27
College Student
Columbus, Ohio

Sharon
Single
23
Realtor
Olathe, Kans

Sheila
Single Mom
45
Former Model
Reseda, Calif. via Memphis, Tenn.

BIG BROTHER is executive produced by Emmy Award winner Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan, in association with Endemol U.S.A.

For more information on BIG BROTHER and the 16 new Houseguests, log on to http://www.cbs.com/.

Posted by Dustin on 02.04.2008 at 6:39 pm

Ausiello over at TV Guide is reporting that ABC shows like “Grey’s,” “Housewives” and “Brothers and Sisters” could be reporting back to work for filming in early March, should the writers strike finally come to an end. Shows which ABC picked up for a full season, such as “Dirty Sexy Money” would not return this season, but would in the fall. The same strategy of what shows will return now verses next season would probably follow on the other networks.

Keep you fingers crossed folks!

Posted by Dustin on 02.04.2008 at 4:58 pm

Official listings for February 20th show.

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Posted by Dustin on 02.03.2008 at 6:02 pm

The LA Times (or any major newspaper of your choice really) has an article on the possible end of the writers strike this coming week. A new contract has been outlined, if approved by the union then the final contract could be in the hands of the Writers Guild of America by the end of next week!

This would mean writers would be returning to work, but there is no word on what it would mean for many shows that already shut down for the season such as “Heroes” or “Desperate Housewives.” There is a possibility they could be brought back just in time for May sweeps, when the seasons generally end.

Posted by Dustin on 02.01.2008 at 4:41 pm

I knew with the writers strike that once the major shows ran out of episodes we’d be getting a lot of new reality shows, but I never imagined some of them would be as stupid as the ones they are putting out. The networks must really be desperate. Case in point, NBC’s “My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad.” Have you seen the commercials for this? Basically kids put their dads up against other kids’ dads, the fathers have to compete in some obstacle course against each other to prove they are the better dad.

Wow, I wonder how much brainstorming went into this show? I’ve seen some dumb reality shows, but I think this one might just take the cake for the dumbest ever.