Entertainment

"Dancing with the Stars the Results Show," Premieres Tuesday, March 17

Sunday, February 08, 2009 - An all new cast of celebrities hits the dance floor on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" with the highly anticipated two-hour season premiere, MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 (8:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on ABC. Season Eight introduces us to 13 new stars, including the youngest competitor to date, an NFL legend, a computer icon, a female rapper, three music artists and a "Wildboy."

Highlights:
- Three Real Life Couples Compete
- Bottom Two Couples "Dance Off"
- Macy's Stars of Dance Returns
- Ballroom Kids Competition Returns    » read more »

Redwood City, Calif., July 23, 2008 -- What do you do when you are the doctor and someone comes into your hospital with butterflies in their stomach, water on the knee, and a frog in the throat? Operate of course!

From EA's casual games site Pogo.com comes OPERATION Mania (TM) - a new twist on the classic OPERATION board game from Hasbro. Become an expert surgeon as you admit, diagnose and treat patients with the zaniest ailments in healthcare history. Play as Dr. Humerus who is an up and coming surgeon as he builds his reputation and is called in to save the day at five different hospitals in fun and wacky locations.    » read more »

So Funny, It’s Scary: Microsoft’s “Bringing Comic-Con Home” offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Comic-Con show floor through exclusive content on Xbox LIVE, Xbox.com, MSN and Zune Marketplace

SAN DIEGO. July 23, 2008 — Horror and comedy often come together on the show floor at Comic-Con International, just never like this. Microsoft Corp. today announced that a set of original short film pilots will be coming to Xbox LIVE this fall, free to all members around the world.    » read more »

July 21, 2008 -- Grammy Award-nominee Chris Brown and Platinum-selling recording artists The Cheetah Girls, Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams and Sabrina Bryan, guest star as themselves on a new episode of "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," premiering SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

In the episode, "Doin' Time in Suite 2330," Zack and Cody are grounded and forbidden to leave their suite, so Maddie steps in for Cody as producer of London's internet show, "Yay Me." In an attempt to win the Golden Netty Award, Cody sneaks out and gets "The Cheetah Girls" as guest stars for London's show, only to find out that Maddie has already booked recording artist Chris Brown as a guest star.    » read more »

BURBANK, July 21, 2008 -- Disney Channel will premiere the new comedy series "The Suite Life on Deck," a spin-off of the hit Emmy-nominated "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). Starring fan favorites Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Brenda Song and Phill Lewis, the series introduces 15-year-old actress Debby Ryan. She will also be featured in a series of video blogs debuting Friday, August 29 (7:55 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.    » read more »

A Woman From Patrick's Past Comes Into The ER. Plus, Robert Gets Bad News

July 21, 2008 -- Episode 204 ("We'll Always Have Paris") – A French-speaking woman attacks Patrick (Jason Thompson) in the ER. Meanwhile, Jagger (Antonio Sabato, Jr.) lets Saira (Azita Ghanizada) evaluate Stone, Epiphany (Sonya Eddy) and Toussaint (Billy Dee Williams) go on their first date and Kyle (Adam Grimes) has to teach sex education to a group of senior citizens. Later, Patrick and Robin (Kimberly McCullough) have bad news for Robert (Tristan Rogers) on "General Hospital: Night Shift," TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 (11:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., ET/PT) on SOAPnet.    » read more »

Molly's Kidnapper Demands That He Play For The Mustangs In Exchange For Her Freedom

July 22, 2008 -- Episode 109 ("Sudden Death") The Mustangs are held hostage after Molly's kidnapper demands a spot with the team in exchange for her freedom. Damon suffers an amphetamine overdose and Trevor's excessive lifestyle begins to take its toll. Gabe's engagement plans are derailed by the hostage situation...and Connie is keeping a painful secret. Relief for Evelyn soon turns to grief when it's discovered that Molly has been moved to a second unknown location, on "MVP," THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 (11:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., ET) on the SOAPnet Network.    » read more »

Robert Scorpio Is Rushed Into The ER…. Can Robin And Patrick Save Him In Time?    » read more »

Damon Seriously Injures Another Player On The Ice And Everyone's A Suspect When Molly Goes Missing

July 14, 2008 -- Episode 108 ("Reality Check") -- The Mustangs' world is turned upside down when Damon seriously injures another player on the ice. Trevor continues his debauched ways, encouraged by Damon. Tabbi's anger at Trevor turns to sorrow when her grandmother dies. Connie must contend with a safety inspector at work while worrying about Gabe. Aleksei is pursued by mysterious men from his past. The Mustangs' board members court Molly in an effort to leverage her recently acquired shares. But when she (Molly) goes missing, everyone's a suspect, on "MVP," THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 (11:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., ET) on the SOAPnet Network.    » read more »

Santa Clara, Calif., July 22, 2008 – Two of Aeria Games Game Masters (GM) will be present at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con International on July 25-26 handing out prizes if players can identify them.

By identifying a GM, players will receive prizes such as an iPod Shuffle, Aeria wrist bands, posters and much more. The GM’s will be wearing shirts with logos of the games they work on with their in-game names as they walk around. Players can meet and greet the GM’s who help them in-game.

GMVert of Shaiya and GMJediMike of Pi Story will be the two GM’s in attendance – just a simple chat with the GM will receive prizes. All the player has to do is mention what game they play at Aeria Games and their account name.    » read more »

DIRTY JOBS, MEERKAT MANOR and LITTLE PEOPLE BIG WORLD Also Recognized

SILVER SPRING, Md., July 21, 2008 – Captivating viewers and critics alike, DEADLIEST CATCH has once again been recognized by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, earning Primetime Emmy® nominations in five different categories. Overall, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and TLC earned a total of nine nominations as the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy® Award nominations were announced today. In addition, Discovery Communications’ portfolio of networks received five News and Documentary Emmy® nominations, announced on Tuesday, for informative programs featured on Discovery Channel (3), Animal Planet (1), and Investigation Discovery (1).    » read more »

CMT and Tyson will Make a “Country Fried” Donation For Every Click on CMTONECOUNTRY.com

NASHVILLE, July 17, 2008 – CMT One Country and Tyson Foods, Inc. have teamed up to donate a heapin’ helping of fried chicken to America’s Second Harvest to celebrate an all-new season of the popular CMT series, COUNTRY FRIED HOME VIDEOS, it was announced today by Lucia Folk, director of public affairs, CMT and Ed Nicholson, director of community relations, Tyson Foods, Inc. Beginning in July, CMT One Country and Tyson will donate one pound of fried chicken to America’s Second Harvest for every person that visits CMTONECOUNTRY.com and clicks on the “donation box” over the course of the 12-week series.    » read more »

Principal Photography Begins in Santa Fe in August

LOS ANGELES – July 17, 2008 – Four-time Academy Award® nominee Jeff Bridges, two-time Golden Globe® nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal and Academy Award® winner Robert Duvall will star in the music-based drama, CRAZY HEART, scheduled to begin shooting in August in and around Santa Fe, N.M. Produced by Duvall’s and Robert Carliner’s Butchers Run Films, CMT Films and Informant Media, CRAZY HEART will debut in theatres in mid-2009. Theatrical distribution plans will be announced shortly.    » read more »

NEW YORK, July 16, 2008 -- Get ready for an all-new, one-hour stand-up special from the hilarious Jimmy Dore! “Citizen Jimmy” world premieres Friday, August 1 at 11:00 p.m.

Orson Welles had his masterpiece and now Jimmy Dore has his! “Citizen Jimmy” is a new one-hour stand-up special from the weed-philosophizing political commentator Jimmy Dore. Join Dore as he gives the real reason the Clinton sex scandal upset the American public, describes why watching Christian talk shows is dangerous when you’re high and explains the paranoia surrounding The Gap. Plus, Dore makes Al-Qaeda look less scary — by naming a fruity vodka drink after them! It’s going to a wild hour of stand-up viewers won’t want to miss!    » read more »

NEW YORK, July 17, 2008 -- COMEDY CENTRAL earned eight nominations in the 2007-2008 Primetime Emmy Awards competition, it was announced today by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS).

Highlights:
-Ten-Time Emmy-Winner "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" Cited Again For Program,
Writing, and Directing, Totaling Three Nominations
-Smash Hit "The Colbert Report" Scores Four Nominations For Show, Performance, Writing And Directing
-Two-Time Emmy-Winning Animated Favorite "South Park" Receives Eighth Nomination
-Comedycentral.com Walks Away With Network's First Broadband Nomination    » read more »