Japan launches rocket carrying sun observation satellite (KTRE-TV East Texas)TOKYO A rocket carrying a U-S-supported sun observation satellite has blasted off from a launch pad in southwest Japan.Japan launches rocket carrying sun observation satellite (NewsChannel 10 Amarillo)TOKYO A rocket carrying a U-S-supported sun observation satellite has blasted off from a launch pad in southwest Japan. […]

Smith death sparks scandal in Bahamas (AP)AP - The handling of the death of former reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith's son has touched off a scandal in the image-conscious Bahamas, with an outspoken coroner reassigned and some worrying the media frenzy could damage the vital tourist industry.MTV Networks aims […]

Iridium Satellite Names Matthew Desch As New CEO (SpaceDaily)by Staff Writers Bethesda MD (SPX) Sep 22, 2006 Iridium Satellite LLC, the global supplier of mobile satellite communications services, today announced that it has named Matthew J. Desch, 48, as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company.Island could become satellite industry hub – Michael […]

Nigeria To Launch 2nd Earth Observation Satellite In 2008 (SpaceDaily)by Staff Writers Abuja (XNA) Sep 22, 2006 Nigeria has started work on the design and construction of its second earth observation satellite billed for launch in 2008, Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency Robert Boroffice said here on Thursday.Iridium Satellite Names […]

China takes on local version of"The Apprentice"(Reuters)Reuters - How do you say,"You're fired?"in Chinese?"Today"gets big bump from Vieira debut (Reuters)Reuters - Meredith Vieira's debut on"Today"boosted the show to yet another weekly win — its 562nd straight — in the highly competitive world of morning television.Bands settle over […]

MTV reality series for 'Pimp' rappersReality TV: Skein will follow Three 6 Mafia from Memphis to L.A. — MTV is hooking up with Academy Award-winning rap group Three 6 Mafia for new comedic reality series "Adventures in Hollyhood." Music network has greenlit eight half-hours that will follow the group as they endeavor to become Hollywood […]

Development exec joins 'Kitchen' crewReality TV: Schiff new veepee at reality prod'n co. — "Hell's Kitchen" producer A. Smith&Co. has tapped David Schiff to serve as veepee of development and production. Schiff will lead the company's development activities while also supervising creative matters on current series. He'll report jointly to company CEO Arthur Smith and […]

"Las Vegas"creator works on two new dramas (Reuters)Reuters - The creator of NBC's"Las Vegas"has lined up two drama projects for next season — one at CBS and one at NBC."CSI": Another Day, Another Dead Body (E! Online)E! Online - Either the TV gods are […]

Nigeria to launch communication satellite next year (People's Daily)Nigeria will launch its communication satellite NIGCOMSAT-1 on March 19, 2007, Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency Robert Boroffice said on Wednesday.Important Information about Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) Waivers (KESQ)Due to changes in Federal law, KESQ-TV and its sister stations do not accept […]

Fall Shows Off and Running (E! Online)E! Online - Howie Mandel wasn't a spring fling. Charlie Sheen was on his mark. And David Caruso was David Caruso, if slightly less so.Dog Bites Back in TV Special (E! Online)E! Online - Dog may be […]

TV highlights for the week ahead (AP)AP - She has more metal in her mouth than that James Bond villain, Jaws. She has a thing for wearing ponchos, not so great a fashion statement on the streets of New York.Thousands remember'Crocodile Hunter'(AP)AP - Friends and fans, including Hollywood stars and […]

Football, reality heavyweights top the week (Reuters)Reuters - NFL"Sunday Night Football"and the return of ABC's"Dancing With the Stars"and CBS'"Survivor"dominated the primetime ratings last week.Fall Shows Off and Running (E! Online)E! Online - Howie Mandel wasn't a spring fling. Charlie Sheen was on his […]

Vietnam to launch first satellite from France (People's Daily)Vietnam is scheduled to launch its first communication satellite in 2008 from France, local newspaper Investment reported Wednesday.Satellite Navigation Planned for Saudi Air Traffic (Zawya)JEDDAH, 20 September 2006 — Saudi Arabia is planning to change its civil aviation navigation system from ground based to satellite based in […]

Crowe honors Irwin at memorial service (AP)AP -"Crocodile Hunter"Steve Irwin was remembered Wednesday for his"great zest for life"at a public memorial service for the beloved conservationist and entertainer.HBO Asia touts"Entourage"but lacks"Enthusiasm"(Reuters)Reuters - Until recently, fans in Asia who have wanted to follow Vinny Chase and his posse's wild, […]

Satellite TV?s 3-Headed Rival: Cable Plus Internet Plus Phone (New York Times)If the satellite business is so great, why is Rupert Murdoch thinking of selling DirecTV and why is John Malone thinking of buying it?

Izzard Adds Dread, Cromwell Adds Dad to"24"(E! Online)E! Online - Jack Bauer may be everywhere at once. But he had to start somewhere, right?NAACP Not Seeing Red over"Survivor"(E! Online)E! Online - Turns out, reinstituting segregation on a national television show isn't something the NAACP is quite ready to get behind.News Corp. […]

Satellite Operators Will Drive High Growth Rates for the Hybrid Set-Top Box, says ABI Research (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)NEW YORK—-Sept. 19, 2006–The recent temporary suspension of BSkyB's broadband movie download service, due to the release of a utility that circumvented digital rights management in Windows Media files, has focused attention on a new phenomenon: […]

Bravo wedded to'Better Half'Reality TV: Essman to host cabler's new reality skein — Bravo has greenlit"Better Half,"six hours of a reality-competition series pitting the spouses of trained professionals against each other. Hosted by Susie Essman ("Curb Your Enthusiasm"), series follows experts in areas such as cooking, standup comedy, party planning and hairdressing.

Satellite Expo Announces Major Expansion For 2007 (PR Web)Satellite Expo is making a major expansion into the broadband market beginning with the 2007 show. (PRWEB Sep 19, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/SW5zZS1UaGlyLUNvdXAtSG9yci1JbnNlLVplcm8=Japan Puts Off Launching Third Spy Satellite for One Day (RedNova)Japan puts off launching third spy satellite for one day TOKYO, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) — […]

Satellite TV?s 3-Headed Rival: Cable Plus Internet Plus Phone (New York Times)If the satellite business is so great, why is Rupert Murdoch thinking of selling DirecTV and why is John Malone thinking of buying it?2nd Ld-Writethru: Japan Launches Spy Satellite Successfully (RedNova)2nd Ld-Writethru: Japan launches spy satellite successfully TOKYO, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) — Japan successfully […]