Archive for February, 2008

ABC and NBC in"Scrubs"scrap(Reuters)Reuters

Friday, February 29th, 2008

ABC and NBC in"Scrubs"scrap(Reuters)Reuters - Veteran comedy"Scrubs"is caught in a tug-of-war between NBC and ABC.The Way to Big Oscar Ratings Is Crystal Clear(E! Online)E! Online - Future Oscar hosts wary of pulling a Jon Stewart might consider following the example of Billy Crystal: Follow the money. An immortal cop seeks a soul mate(AP)AP - New York […]

XM Satellite quarterly loss

Friday, February 29th, 2008

XM Satellite quarterly loss narrows (Reuters via Yahoo! News)XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc , which is planning to merge with rival Sirius Satellite Radio Inc , on Thursday said its quarterly loss narrowed as it added more subscribers to its pay radio service.Spysat Debris Delays New Satellite's Launch (SPACE.com via Yahoo! News)The planned Friday launch […]

DARPA Funds Development on

Friday, February 29th, 2008

DARPA Funds Development on Modular Satellite Network (Slashdot)coondoggie points out a Networkworld story about plans for modular satellite technology which is intended to replace modern, "monolithic" devices. The project hopes to solve issues of scalability and reliability by separating the typical satellite systems and allowing the different modules to change function when necessary. Quoting: "According […]

Endeavor ups Lance Klein

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Endeavor ups Lance Klein to partnerReality TV: Alternative TV agent joined agency in 2002 — Endeavor TV agent Lance Klein has been upped to partner status at the tenpercentery.Apple teams with 'American Idol'Reality TV: Company new sponsor for reality megahit — Apple has become a signature sponsor for "American Idol," acquiring exclusive audio and video […]

Quarterlife Over Before It's

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Quarterlife Over Before It's Begun?(E! Online)E! Online - Quarterlife was dead on arrival.An immortal cop seeks a soul mate(AP)AP - New York is a city in constant flux. Today's corner deli is tomorrow's Starbucks and, the day after that, you find a high-rise with big shiny letters spelling"TRUMP."Seinfeld's Punchline Is Lawsuit's Bottom Line(E! Online)E! Online […]

Satellite fallout delays rocket

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Satellite fallout delays rocket launch (MSNBC)The launch of a rocket carrying a secret payload has been postponed to avoid possible space debris from the destruction of a spy satellite.XM Satellite quarterly loss narrows (Washington Post)NEW YORK (Reuters) - XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc , which is planning to merge with rival Sirius Satellite Radio […]

NBC tops Monday with

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

NBC tops Monday with reality slateReality TV: 'Gladiators,' 'Deal' gives network another win — The combination of "American Gladiators" and "Deal or No Deal," both in expanded 90-minute episodes, carried NBC to its fifth straight Monday victory among young adults.'Idol' rolls, 'Loser' upReality TV: Fox rules over Tuesday night — Fox crushed the competition once […]

Whoopi Makes Peace with

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Whoopi Makes Peace with Oscar Oops(E! Online)E! Online - Whoopi Goldberg would like to thank the Academy…for apologizing for her Oscar-night slight.Seinfeld's Punchline Is Lawsuit's Bottom Line(E! Online)E! Online - Some people just can't take a joke. Others can't quite deliver them.That Was the Week That Was(AP)AP - Entertainment highlights during the week of March […]

'America's Next Top Model':

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

'America's Next Top Model': Let's get on with it (America's Next Top Model: Cycle 10 - Episode 1)Reality TV: The season preem of each cycle of “America’s Next Top Model” is a throwaway episode to me. We get to know some girls who don’t make it to the top 13 (or, er, 14 this season); […]

Jay Leno quietly courted

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Jay Leno quietly courted for next gig: report(Reuters)Reuters - Jay Leno has nearly two years lefton the clock at"The Tonight Show"on NBC, but rival networksand at least one TV studio are said to be quietly, unofficiallycourting the comedian with offers to keep him on the late-nightcircuit.William F. Buckley Jr. dies at 82(AP)AP - William F. […]

ABC in talks for

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

ABC in talks for more"Jim"(Reuters)Reuters - ABC is considering yetanother improbable renewal of"According to Jim,"thecritically maligned veteran sitcom starring Jim Belushi.

'Idol' a Tuesday titanReality

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

'Idol' a Tuesday titanReality TV: Expanded episode obliterate competition — Fox's expanded two-hour episode of "American Idol" obliterated the competition on Tuesday, a night that saw solid bows for the CBS season premieres of "Big Brother" and "Jericho."NBC tops Monday with reality slateReality TV: 'Gladiators,' 'Deal' gives network another win — The combination of "American […]

Sirius Satellite quarterly loss

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Sirius Satellite quarterly loss narrows (Reuters via Yahoo! News)Sirius Satellite Radio Inc , which plans to buy rival XM Satellite Radio , posted a narrower fourth-quarter loss after an increase in subscribers to its pay-radio service.India plans to launch satellite to study sun (New Kerala)New Delhi, Feb 27 : India's space agency, readying for a […]

NBC tops Monday with

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

NBC tops Monday with reality slateReality TV: 'Gladiators,' 'Deal' gives network another win — The combination of "American Gladiators" and "Deal or No Deal," both in expanded 90-minute episodes, carried NBC to its fifth straight Monday victory among young adults.'Idol' a Tuesday titanReality TV: Expanded episode obliterate competition — Fox's expanded two-hour episode of "American […]

India likely contender to

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

India likely contender to launch South African satellite (SiliconIndia)Type verification code in the box and submit. Johannesburg: India could be in the running to launch South Africa's civilian satellite Sumbandila again after reported dissatisfaction here with repeated delays by Russia, which beat India in the bidding the first time round.Galaxy Ablaze With Starbirth Imaged With […]

'Idol' rolls, 'Loser' upReality

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

'Idol' rolls, 'Loser' upReality TV: Fox rules over Tuesday night — Fox crushed the competition once again on Tuesday night with a two-hour episode of "American Idol," while NBC was a distant runner-up thanks to improved numbers for "The Biggest Loser."

Miley, Billy Ray Cyrus

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Miley, Billy Ray Cyrus host CMT Awards(AP)AP - Billy Ray Cyrus and daughter Miley will host and perform at the 2008 CMT Music Awards.Kimmel Efs Affleck, Apes Damon(E! Online)E! Online -CBS says largely unhurt by strike, economy(Reuters)Reuters - CBS Corp Chief Executive Les Moonvessaid on Tuesday that the media company has been largelyunscathed by either […]

'Idol' a Tuesday titanReality

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

'Idol' a Tuesday titanReality TV: Expanded episode obliterate competition — Fox's expanded two-hour episode of "American Idol" obliterated the competition on Tuesday, a night that saw solid bows for the CBS season premieres of "Big Brother" and "Jericho."'American Idol': Where the boys are (American Idol - Season 7: Top 12 Boys)Reality TV: They rolled out […]

NBC tops Monday with

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

NBC tops Monday with reality slateReality TV: 'Gladiators,' 'Deal' gives network another win — The combination of "American Gladiators" and "Deal or No Deal," both in expanded 90-minute episodes, carried NBC to its fifth straight Monday victory among young adults.'Idol' director may be leaving showReality TV: Gowers has been with reality skein since '02 — […]

Pentagon declares satellite shootdown

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Pentagon declares satellite shootdown a success (Reuters via Yahoo! News)The Pentagon declared on Monday that its mission to blast apart a defunct spy satellite with a missile fired from a Navy warship had been a success.Satellite Fuel Tank Thought Destroyed (Washington Post)The missile that took down a disabled spy satellite last week almost certainly destroyed […]