Archive for the ‘Soundscan’ Category

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ SOUNDSCAN/ MICHAEL PHELPS SPORTS ILLUSTRATED COVER

August 20, 2008

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION
TV LAND: Family Foreman (Finale) at 10pm

MICHAEL PHELPS SPORTS ILLUSTRATED COVER
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/2008olympics/2008/08/18/2008-08-18_recordsetting_michael_phelps_emulates_ma-2.html

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 8/17/08 )
1) Jonas Brothers – Little Bit Longer – 525,093
2) Mamma Mia Soundtrack – 109,738 (After 6 weeks – 686,064)
3) Kid Rock – Rock N Roll Jesus – 101,426 (After 45 weeks – 1,617,617)

Other Debuts
13) Daddy Yankee – Talento De Barrio – 25,502
20) Yung Berg – Look What You Made Me – 19,150
22) New Kids On The Block – Greatest Hits – 18,659

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ SOUNDSCAN

August 13, 2008

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION
Tori Spelling and CBS Paramount Network Television could not come to terms on a contract for her to appear on The CW’s 90210. The plan was to have Tori reprise her Donna Martin character on a recurring basis. Former stars from the original series, Jennie Garth, Joe E. Tata and Shannen Doherty are still scheduled to make appearances throughout the season on the new series.
(Source: Cynopsis)

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 8/10/08 )
1) Mamma Mia Soundtrack – 130,654 (After 5 weeks – 576,326)
2) Miley Cyrus – Breakout – 102,367 (After 3 weeks – 636,800)
3 Sugarland – Love On The Inside – 91,429 (After 3 weeks – 576,546)

Other Debuts
7) Lloyd – Lessons In Love – 51,049

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ SOUNDSCAN/ CASTING CALL

August 6, 2008

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION
FOX:
So You Think You Can Dance (Finale, Part 1) ay 8pm

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 8/6/08 )
1) Sugarland – Love On The Inside – 171,383 (After 2 weeks – 485,117)
2) Miley Cyrus – Breakout – 162,773 (After 2 weeks – 534,433)
3) Mamma Mia – Soundtrack – 137,800 (After 4 weeks – 445,672)

Other Debuts
6) Third Day – Revelation – 75,388
28 ) Rick Springfield – Venus In Overdrive – 15,645

CASTING CALL
MTV’s newest reality show, Model Maker will follow ten attractive female finalists as they compete and work with a team of experts over 12 weeks. One will end up reaching her goal of becoming a fashion model. Applicants must be 17-24 years old, between 5′ 6”-6′ tall and send in recent photos (head shots and one in a bathing suit) to mtvmodel@madwood.tv.
(Source: Cynopsis)

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ SOUNDSCAN/ CASTING CALL

July 30, 2008

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION
COMEDY CENTRAL:
Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil (Premiere) at 10:30pm
NBC: Baby Borrowers (Finale) at 9pm
STYLE: Dress My Nest (Finale) at 11pm

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 7/27/08 )
1) Miley Cyrus – Breakout – 371,352
2) Sugarland – Love On The Inside – 313,624
3) Mamma Mia Soundtrack – 168,050 (After 3 weeks – 307,872)

Other Debuts
13) Nine Inch Nails – Slip – 29,115

CASTING CALL
TLC’s What Not To Wear?
is holding an open casting call in New York City’s Times Square on Thursday, July 31st from 130-330p (early arrival is encouraged).  You’ll have an opportunity to step in front of the infamous 360-degree mirror and tell Stacy & Clinton and the producers why you should have a fashion transformation on What Not To Wear?, and win new hair, makeup and a $5,000 wardrobe.  You should report to the military recruitment island (between 43rd & 44th Streets and between Broadway and 7th Avenue), and remember, this is not the time to dress for success!  Show us how fashionably-challenged you are!
(Source: Cynopsis)

Fine Living Network wants to know if you’re having trouble on the dating front and may be interested in getting yourself a really great Dating Coach!  FLN is looking for singles – guys and girls – who could use a little help.  You must be 25-45 years old, and need to send the following information to this email address:  cltvcasting @gmail.com.  Name, age, contact number, address, email, what is your dating dilemma, how do you find dates, what type of relationship are you looking for, and what type of person do you want to meet?  Good luck!
(Source: Cynopsis)

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ SOUNDSCAN

July 23, 2008

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION
MTV: Buzzin’ (Premiere) at 10:30pm
LOGO: Sordid Lives: The Series (Premiere) at 10 pm
A&E: Criss Angel Mindfreak (Premiere) at 10pm

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 7/20/08 )
1) Nas – Nas – 186,640
2) Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III – 105,490 (After 6 weeks – 1,912,052)
3) Mamma Mia Soundtrack – 91,369

Other Debuts
8 ) David Banner – Greatest Story Ever Told – 51,805
9) Taylor Swift – Beautiful Eyes
20) Dark Knight Soundtrack – 24,747

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ SOUNDSCAN/ CASTING CALL

July 16, 2008

FIRST LOOK
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JESSICA ALBA SHOWS OFF HONOR MARIE WARREN
http://www.okmagazine.com/news/view/7881

ON TELEVISION
MTV:
Run’s House (Premiere) at 10pm
TV LAND: Family Foreman (Premiere) with George Foreman at 10pm
BRAVO: Project Runway (Premiere) at 9pm
NBC: Celebrity Circus (Finale) at 10pm

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 7/13/08 )
1) Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III – 124,676 (After 5 weeks – 1,806,562)
2) Coldplay – Viva La Vida – 112,586 (After 4 weeks – 1,232,924)
3) Camp Rock Soundtrack – 88,474 (After 4 weeks – 562,138 )

Other Debuts
4) Beck – Modern Guilt – 84,313
5) Mamma Mia Soundtrack – 48,412

CASTING CALL
The Conlin Company/Twins Talent is casting for a new ABC primetime show where ultra attractive guys and gals will compete for cash and the title The Great American Beauty (wt). Applicants must be between 18-30 and single or in a relationship, kids or no kids. To apply or nominate a friend send an email to Twinsworld1@aol.com, putting “American Beauty” in the subject title. Include in the email your name, contact information, telephone numbers, where you live currently and where you grew up, current photos including full length and close-up, your age and a brief description of why you would be great on this show. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ SOUNDSCAN/ CASTING CALL

July 9, 2008

FIRST LOOK
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JAIME LYNN SPEARS FIRST PHOTO WITH BABY MADDIE BRIANN
http://www.okmagazine.com/news/view/7750

ON TELEVISION
MTV: The Real World (Finale) at 10pm
TV LAND: She’s Got The Look (Finale) at 10pm

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 7/6/08 )
1) Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III – 156,370 (After 4 weeks – 1,681,886)
2) Coldplay – Viva La Vida – 149,474 (After 3 weeks – 1,120,338 )
3) Camp Rock Soundtrack – 115,581 (After 3 weeks – 473,664)

Other Debuts
4) G-Unit – T.O.S (Terminate On Sight) – 101,622
5) John Mayer – Where The Light Is – 75,288
12) Tech N9ne – Killer – 36,199
13) Alkaline Trio – Agony & Irony – 36,113
22) My Chemical Romance – Black Parade Is Dead – 22,693
23) Vanessa Hudgens – Identified – 22,084

CASTING CALL
MTV and executive producer Ryan Seacrest are casting for the new reality competition show, Bromance which has guys competing to become Brody Jenner’s new best pal. Guys chosen to be on the show will live in a Los Angeles mansion and get a taste of the celebrity lifestyle while vying for Brody’s attention. An open casting call will take place in Hollywood tomorrow from 8-11p at The Happy Ending Bar and Restaurant, 7038 Sunset Blvd. and guys of all types who are at least 21 years old are encouraged to apply. If you cannot attend the casting call this week, send an email to brocasting@gmail.com and include your name, telephone numbers, occupation, address and why you would be great on the show. For more details, go to www.mtv.com/ontv/castingcall.
(Source: Cynopsis)

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ SOUNDSCAN

July 2, 2008

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION
TV Land renewed the original reality series She’s Got The Look for a second season slated to debut next year.

USA Network’s original series The Starter Wife, starring Debra Messing as divorced Molly Kagan, has finalized its cast. Premiering this October with 10 episodes, other regular cast members include David Alan Bashe as Molly’s ex-husband, Kenny Kagan; Danielle Nicolet as Liz Marsh, Molly’s new friend; Brielle Barbusca as Jaden, Molly and Kenny’s daughter; and Hart Bochner as Zach, Molly’s new romantic interest and writing class teacher. Previously announced regulars include Judy Davis as Joan McAllister and Chris Diamantopoulos as Rodney, Molly’s best friends. The series is produced by NBC Universal Cable Studios in association with McGibbon/Parriott Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment.
(Source: Cynopsis)

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 6/29/08 )
1) Coldplay – Viva La Vida – 248,730 (After 2 weeks – 970,864)
2) Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III – 209,305 (After 3 weeks – 1,525,516)
3) Camp Rock Soundtrack – 169,489 (After 2 weeks – 358,083)

Other Debuts
4) Motley Crue – Saints of Los Angeles – 98,816
5) Three 6 Mafia – Last 2 Walk – 76,722
35) Dwele – Sketches of A Man – 13,854

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ SOUNDSCAN/ CASTING CALL

June 25, 2008

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION
NBC:
The Baby Borrowers (Premiere) at 9pm
BRAVO: Shear Genius (Premiere) at 10pm
ABC: Wife Swap (Finale) at 8pm
CW: Farmer Wants A Wife (Finale) at 9pm

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 6/22/08 )
1) Coldplay – Viva La Vida – 721,207
2) Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III – 308,505 (After 2 weeks – 1,316,211)
3) Camp Rock Soundtrack – 188,370

Other Debuts
9) Katy Perry – One Of The Boys – 46,767
10) Offspring – Rise & Fall Rage & Grace – 45,696
11) Judas Priest – Nostradamus – 41,922

CASTING CALL
NBC’s The Biggest Loser will host an 11-city search for contestants to appear on season seven. For this edition, producers want pairs from family members and spouses to dating couples, co-workers and best friends. All candidates must be at least 18 years old and legal U.S. citizens. The audition cities include: Louisville, Oklahoma City, New York City, Detroit, Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix, Charlotte, Miami and Los Angeles. Those auditioning in person must bring a non-returnable photo of themselves and their partner. The show’s casting team guarantees the first 500 applicants in line will be seen in each casting city. For more information or if you cannot attend one of the 11 casting calls, visit www.nbc.com/casting .
(Source: Cynopsis)

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ SOUNDSCAN/ CASTING CALL

June 18, 2008

FIRST LOOK
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CYD CHARISSE HAS DIED
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080618/ap_en_ot/obit_charisse_16

ON TELEVISION
Don Cornelius, founder of the Soul Train media franchise, announced he sold it to MadVision Entertainment, Inc., a multimedia company that concentrates on urban content and production founded by Kenard Gibbs, Peter Griffith and Anthony Maddox and supported by private equity firm InterMedia Partners, L.P. Currently in syndication, Soul Train began in 1970 and includes more than 1,100 hours of footage from its 37 years.
(Source: Cynopsis)

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 6/15/08 )
1) Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III – 1,005,545
2) Plies – Definition Of Real – 214,532
3) Now That’s What I Call I Call Music – Vol. 28 – 132,464 (After 2 weeks 317,499)

Lil Wayne’s CD is the first CD of this year to reach the 1 million mark on it’s first week which is rare nowadays.  The last CD that reached
1 million or more in its first week was 50 Cent’s “The Massacre” (March 2005).  Although Kanye West’s “Graduation” (Sept. 2007) came close with about 957,000.

N’Sync still holds the record for “No Strings Attached” (March 2000) – 1 million sold in their first day and 2.4 million sold in the first week.

Other Debuts
7) N.E.R.D – Seeing Sounds – 79,968
8 ) Alanis Morissette – Flavors Of Entanglement – 70,374
9) My Morning Jacket – Evil Urges – 49,083
24) Jakob Dylan – Seeing Things – 24,108
62) Adele – 19 – 11,850
112) Tyga – No Introduction – 6,787

CASTING CALL
A&E’s
new show featuring celebrity chef and author Rocco DiSpirito called Rocco to the Rescue! (wt) is looking for people who are planning a big celebration with food and who could use cooking help from a renowned chef. Rocco will cook with participants in their kitchens, teaching them how and what to prepare for the special meal. To be considered for the show, you must live in the Los Angeles or New York City areas and send an email to CookWithRocco@gmail.com with name, age, phone number, a current photo and a description of the event you need help with. Candidates may also call the casting hotline number at 818-752-5559.
(Source: Cynopsis)