Archive for January, 2009

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ SOUNDSCAN

January 14, 2009

FIRST LOOK
http://www.eonline.com/

ON TELEVISION
FOX: American Idol (Part 2) (Premiere) at 8pm

The network confirmed Prison Break will come to a close at the end of its fourth season. The series will resume with its final episodes on April 17 at 8p.

So You Think You Can Dance will commence auditions for the next edition on February 3 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami. Show producers will also host auditions in Los Angeles, Denver, Memphis and Seattle. More information can be found at fox.com/dance.
(Source: Cynopsis)

 In honor of The Simpsons 20th anniversary, FOX will launch the “Best. 20 Years. Ever” on January 14, 2009, a worldwide celebration campaign concluding January 14, 2010, on the actual 20th anniversary of the series’ premiere. Fans of the show are invited to “Unleash Your Yellow” with various initiatives throughout the next year. First off is a chance to enter The Simpsons Poster Contest. Deadline for entries is March 4, 2009 and more information can be found at thesimpsons.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Complete with blue skies, hot air balloons and grapevines, HGTV will makeover Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall into a California haven to promote the network’s 2009 HGTV Dream Home located in Sonoma. Beginning today and tomorrow commuters can consult with designers and also enter for a chance to win the 2009 HGTV Dream Home, valued at more than $2 million. One viewer will be selected with the winner announced March 15 at 8p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 1/11/09)
1) Taylor Swift – Fearless – 71,527 (After 9 weeks – 2,273,313)
2) Nickelback – Dark Horse – 52,529 (After 8 weeks – 1,282,179)
3) Kanye West – 808’s & Heartbreak – 50,486 (After 7 weeks – 1,145,345)

Other Debuts
16) Total Club Hits – Vol. 2 – 19,722

CELEBRITY NEWS: JANUARY 13TH

January 13, 2009

CELEBRITY NEWS: JANUARY 13TH
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/

Patrick Dempsey (Grey’s Anatomy) is 43 years old today.
Orlando Bloom is 32 years old today.

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ CASTING CALL/ MEGA MILLIONS

January 13, 2009

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION
FOX: American Idol (Premiere) at 8pm

MTV is hosting its own “Youth Inaugural Ball” on January 20, 2009 at 10pm ET/7pm PT to help parlay the impressive youth turnout on Election Day into continued interest in national and local community service. The show, which will be broadcast live across all MTV platforms in the U.S. including MTV, MTV.com, MTV2, MTV Tr3s, mtvU, MTV Hits, MTV Jams and MTV Mobile, will feature live remarks from newly inaugurated President Obama as well as performances from an all-star cast of performance artists.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The co-founders of Sling Media – CEO Blake Krikorian and his brother Jason, SVP/Business Development – are leaving the company along with Sling Media Entertainment Group President Jason Hirschhorn and Chief Creative Officer Ben White, reported paidcontent.org. The departures come a little over a year after EchoStar acquired the company for $380 million.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CASTING CALL
A national spokesperson for the product Drop Stop is wanted for appearances, commercials and infomercials. Males or females, 21 years or older who are articulate, witty and have the ability to improvise are encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to visit the website at www.buydropstop.com , watch the infomercial and create a 3-5 minute video selling the product being as creative as you like. To submit the video, be sure and label all materials clearly and include your name, address, telephone number and email along with a headshot and resume. All submitted materials will become the sole property of Car Wedge LLC. This is a non-union position. Materials may be emailed to dropstopcasting@gmail.com or sent to: Drop Stop, Attn: Casting Department, PO BOX 34648, Los Angeles, CA 90034.
(Source: Cynopsis)
 

Southern Florida‘s WSFL-TV, owned by the Tribune Company, is hosting an open audition for spoken-word artists for the station’s Emmy Award-winning PSA campaign “Free to be Heard. The open audition is this Friday from 1p to 8p at Nova Southeastern University and selected performers will be taped in front of a live audience. The campaign began in 2007 to showcase the cultural and political contributions of historic and influential African-American leaders. Participants should have a 20-second spoken-word performance ready about an individual who has shaped African-American history (no profanity due to FCC regulations) and they should bring a photo ID. Twelve performers will be selected to be in this year’s PSA campaign airing next month during Black History Month on television and on SouthFlorida.com.
(Soruce: Cynopsis)

 MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $22 Million. 

Participating States: New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, Virginia & Washington

AMY WINEHOUSE’S HUSBAND FILES FOR DIVORCE

January 12, 2009

AMY WINEHOUSE’S HUSBAND FILES FOR DIVORCE
http://www.accesshollywood.com/lawyer-amy-winehouses-husband-to-file-for-divorce_article_13008

FERGIE & JOSH DUHAMEL ARE MARRIED

January 12, 2009

FERGIE & JOSH DUHAMEL ARE MARRIED
http://www.accesshollywood.com/fergie-and-josh-duhamel-tie-the-knot_article_12981

CELEBRITY NEWS: JANUARY 12TH

January 12, 2009

CELEBRITY NEWS: JANUARY 12TH
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ WEEKEND BOX OFFICE/ LIZA MINNELLI ON SNL/ GOLDEN GLOBE WINNERS

January 12, 2009

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION
FOX:
24 (Premiere, Part 2)
ABC FAMILY:  Kyle XY (Premiere) at 9pm
VH1: Real Chance of Love (Finale) at 9pm

LIZA MINNELLI ON SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Liza Minnelli made a guest appearance on SNL this weekend.  The host was Neil Patrick Harris and musical guest was Taylor Swift.
http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/penelope-therapy/926141/

GOLDEN GLOBES – WINNERS LIST
http://www.goldenglobes.org/nominations/

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Gran Torino – $29 million
Bride Wars – $21.5 million
The Unborn – $21.1 million
Marley And Me – $11.4 million
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button – $9.5 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)

PATRICK SWAYZE ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL

January 9, 2009

PATRICK SWAYZE ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL
http://www.accesshollywood.com/patrick-swayze-admitted-to-hospital-with-pneumonia_article_12968

LILLO BRANCATO JR. (THE SOPRANOS) GETS 10 YEARS IN JAIL

January 9, 2009

LILLO BRANCATO JR. (THE SOPRANOS) GETS 10 YEARS IN JAIL
http://www.accesshollywood.com/ex-sopranos-actor-sentenced-to-10-years-in-jail_article_12960

R. KELLY GETS DIVORCED

January 9, 2009

R. KELLY GETS DIVORCED
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20251074,00.html