Archive for June, 2006

Rookies face harsh realityReality

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

Rookies face harsh realityReality TV:'Book Club,''Guy'fail to find audiences — ABC and CBS took some chances in June by launching a pair of unscripted skeins that departed from the all-too-familiar conventions of the genre. Both bombed — big time.A&E reality guru expands her realmReality TV: Dubuc promoted to senior veep of nonfiction — A&E senior […]

A&E reality guru expands

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

A&E reality guru expands her realmReality TV: Dubuc promoted to senior veep of nonfiction — A&E senior veep Nancy Dubuc, the programming exec behind"Dog the Bounty Hunter"and"Airline,"is about to put her stamp on the rest of A&E Television Networks.

"Futurama"Pulls a"Family Guy"(E! Online)E!

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

"Futurama"Pulls a"Family Guy"(E! Online)E! Online - Three years after the show last aired on prime time, the cable net has signed a deal to resurrect the former Fox animated series for a minimum 13-episode run.PBS documentary on ancient art brims with cliches (Reuters)Reuters - As public […]

"Huff"Snuffed (E! Online)E! Online

Monday, June 26th, 2006

"Huff"Snuffed (E! Online)E! Online - Showtime has officially pulled the plug on the Emmy-winning Hank Azaria vehicle after two seasons, citing low ratings.Two Coreys Together Again (E! Online)E! Online - Call it a Dream a Little Dream come true for fans […]

Rookies face harsh realityReality

Monday, June 26th, 2006

Rookies face harsh realityReality TV:'Book Club,''Guy'fail to find audiences — ABC and CBS took some chances in June by launching a pair of unscripted skeins that departed from the all-too-familiar conventions of the genre. Both bombed — big time.A&E reality guru expands her realmReality TV: Dubuc promoted to senior veep of nonfiction — A&E senior […]

FSN's"In Focus"revisits sports through

Monday, June 26th, 2006

FSN's"In Focus"revisits sports through photos (Reuters)Reuters - It's easy to be skeptical of any TV show that promises a"new perspective"on the wholly familiar. But FSN's intriguing new series"In Focus"delivers, with a throwback twist: It takes such a decidedly old perspective that it feels new."Huff"Snuffed […]

Russian military satellite put

Monday, June 26th, 2006

Russian military satellite put into target orbit (Interfax)MOSCOW. June 25 (Interfax-AVN) - A Tsyklon-2 launch vehicle has put a Russian Defense Ministry satellite of the Kosmos series into the target orbit, Russian Space Troops spokesman Alexei Kuznetsov told Interfax-AVN.Russia launches new military satellite (People's Daily)Russia sent a military satellite into space on Sunday from the […]

Refueling Satellite Radio (The

Monday, June 26th, 2006

Refueling Satellite Radio (The Motley Fool)So let me get this straight. Higher gas prices are weighing down the adoption process of satellite radio? Earlier this week, Bank of America analyst Jonathan Jacoby lowered his price targets on Sirius (Nasdaq: SIRI) and XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR) to $4.50 and $22, respectively — and it's partly […]

Teen channel the N

Monday, June 26th, 2006

Teen channel the N goes for mystery in'Whistler'(Reuters)Reuters - The N's first original 13-part series (at one hour each) is a drama set in the gorgeous terrain of Vancouver.CBS''CSI'outdanced by Fox on Thurs (Reuters)Reuters - "So You Think You Can Dance" outdueled a repeat of "CSI: Crime […]

'Talent'taking offReality TV: NBC

Sunday, June 25th, 2006

'Talent'taking offReality TV: NBC beats out Wednesday competition — Looking to attract some of the audience that has made"American Idol"the hottest show on television, NBC is off to a good start with its new"America's Got Talent."

Satellite Security Systems Announces

Sunday, June 25th, 2006

Satellite Security Systems Announces the Successful Integration of Cingular's GSM Network Into the Company's 24/7 (SYS-CON Media)Satellite Security Corporation ('Satellite') (BULLETIN BOARD: SSCY) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Satellite Security Systems, Inc. ('S3'), today announced that S3 has completed integrating the functionality of the Cingular Wireless GSM network and S3's fleet management system, both of […]

'Talent'taking offReality TV: NBC

Sunday, June 25th, 2006

'Talent'taking offReality TV: NBC beats out Wednesday competition — Looking to attract some of the audience that has made"American Idol"the hottest show on television, NBC is off to a good start with its new"America's Got Talent."

'Colbert Report'showcases Palau envoy

Sunday, June 25th, 2006

'Colbert Report'showcases Palau envoy (AP)AP - The ambassador of the tiny western Pacific nation of Palau will appear on an episode of the Comedy Central show "The Colbert Report."Gandolfini Mediating Mob Mess (E! Online)E! Online - With the fates of Silvio and Paulie up in […]

'Talent'taking offReality TV: NBC

Sunday, June 25th, 2006

'Talent'taking offReality TV: NBC beats out Wednesday competition — Looking to attract some of the audience that has made"American Idol"the hottest show on television, NBC is off to a good start with its new"America's Got Talent."

TV producer Aaron Spelling

Sunday, June 25th, 2006

TV producer Aaron Spelling dies at 83 (AP)AP - One of the most prolific TV producers in history, Spelling chafed at the lowbrow label critics assigned his many hit series. He called his shows "mind candy" while critics referred to them as "mindless candy."'Colbert Report'showcases Palau envoy […]

Two Coreys Together Again

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

Two Coreys Together Again (E! Online)E! Online - Call it a Dream a Little Dream come true for fans of 1980s teen cinema. Or connoisseurs of 21st century celebrity curios.Romano Clocks in for HBO (E! Online)E! Online - Add the folks at HBO […]

"Futurama"gets new life on

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

"Futurama"gets new life on Comedy Central (Reuters)Reuters - "Futurama" has a future.Chertoff says Homeland Security no'24'(AP)AP - Take it from Michael Chertoff: The Homeland Security Department is no "24." Chertoff, the department's secretary, said Friday he doesn't have a way-cool, state-of-the-art Counter Terrorist Unit like the one on the Fox […]

Romano Clocks in for

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

Romano Clocks in for HBO (E! Online)E! Online - Add the folks at HBO to list of everybody who loves that Ray Romano."Big Brother"All-Stars Revealed, Really (E! Online)E! Online - Julie Chen kicked off the seventh season of Big Brother Wednesday […]

Toshiba Satellite M105-S3011 (PC

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

Toshiba Satellite M105-S3011 (PC Magazine)If you're looking for a lightweight, affordable notebook with dual-core technology, the Toshiba Satellite M105-S3011 is perfect for you. (Just upgrade the RAM.)Kolkhorst's satellite office open in county (Navasota Examiner)State Rep. Lois W. Kolkhorst has announced that her satellite office will be in Grimes County, Tuesday, June 27.SunTrust Indy Challenge presented […]

Satellite Security Systems Announces

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

Satellite Security Systems Announces the Successful Integration of Cingular's GSM Network Into the Company's 24/7 (SYS-CON Media)Satellite Security Corporation ('Satellite') (BULLETIN BOARD: SSCY) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Satellite Security Systems, Inc. ('S3'), today announced that S3 has completed integrating the functionality of the Cingular Wireless GSM network and S3's fleet management system, both of […]