TV

- Campaign Features Music Video of New Song “I Gotta Love Jones”
- New Episodes of Tyler Perry’s HOUSE OF PAYNE Coming to TBS Wednesday, June 4

5/22/2008 -- TBS, television’s #1 comedy network, has partnered with Def Jam Recordings and Grammy-nominated singer Chrisette Michele for a promotional campaign designed to tout new episodes of the highly rated sitcom Tyler Perry’s HOUSE OF PAYNE.

As the centerpiece of the campaign, Michele has recorded a new, original song entitled “I Gotta Love Jones for HOUSE OF PAYNE,” which will be featured in on-air spots and other promotional elements. Four new episodes of Tyler Perry’s HOUSE OF PAYNE are slated to air back-to-back Wednesday, June 4, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).    » read more »

Submitting Music Videos For A Chance To Air On Disney Channel

BURBANK, May 19, 2008 -- An exclusive user-generated programming event that draws inspiration from the sensational hit "High School Musical" will give kids and Tweens a chance to sing out and express themselves with their own rendition of a song from the two Disney Channel Original Movies. Kids are invited to submit their music videos for a chance to air during telecasts of "High School Musical" and "High School Musical 2" on FRIDAY, JUNE 13 (6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Kids can rate their favorite video and link them to friends on DisneyChannel.com.    » read more »

BURBANK, May 21, 2008 -- Disney Channel has ordered the live-action comedy series, "Welcome to Mollywood" (working title), with rising young star and recording artist Demi Lovato ("As the Bell Rings," "Camp Rock") in the lead role, it was announced today by Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, Disney Channels Worldwide.

Marsh said, "Our success is completely driven by the talent we partner with -- in front of and behind the camera. The entire ‘Mollywood’ creative team is the best in the business when it comes to creating break-out kid and family comedy. And Demi Lovato -- actress, singer and songwriter -- is without a doubt the next big talent to emerge from Disney Channel."    » read more »

LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2008 -- The second season of the popular sitcom shorts,
"As The Bell Rings," a comedy that follows six friends – Danny, Tiffany, ToeJam, Brooke, Skipper and newcomer Lexi – and their exchanges, antics and occasional tween drama in the school hallway during classroom breaks, will premiere SATURDAY, JULY 5 (7:55 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Each new episode will be rebroadcast throughout the week.

Starring are Tony Oller as Danny, Lindsey Black as Lexi, Seth Ginsberg as ToeJam, Gabriella Rodriguez as Brooke, Collin Cole as Skipper and Carlson Young as Tiffany. The series was filmed at Del Valle High School in Del Valle (Austin), Texas, and will feature three original songs performed by Tony Oller throughout the season.    » read more »

- A Franchise Extension Of ABC's Top Rated Daytime Drama "General Hospital"
- New Head Writer And Executive Producer Join Series For Season Two, Which Will Be Shot In High Definition

May 27, 2008 -- Brian Frons, president, Daytime, Disney ABC Television Group, today announced that SOAPnet has ordered Season Two of its top-rated original scripted drama, “General Hospital: Night Shift.” Thirteen episodes, to be taped in HD, have been ordered. Production will begin in June 2008, and the series will premiere in July and air Tuesdays at 11:00 p.m. The series, which is the network’s most-watched of all time, is a storyline extension about the lives and loves of “General Hospital’s” favorite characters during the nigh shift at the hospital.    » read more »

A Sudden Tragedy Turns The World Of The Mustangs' Hockey Team & Their Wives Upside Down—On And Off The Ice

May 19, 2008 -- Episode 101 ("Game On") – When team captain Adam McBride falls to his death at a season-opening party in his lavish home, the widowed Evelyn and her daughter Molly are left financially destitute. Team owner Malcolm LeBlanc wastes no time in diverting Adam's insurance policy into paying for the number one draft pick, Trevor Lemonde, an up-and-coming athlete with a brilliant future future...and girlfriend Tabbi in a rural community.    » read more »

Airing in HDTV, Film Features Academy Award-Winning Original Song By Randy Newman, "If I Didn't Have You"

Friday, May 23, 2008 -- The critically acclaimed hit animated feature film from Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios ("Toy Story" franchise, "Finding Nemo," "The Incredibles"), "Monsters, Inc.," will air in HDTV with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish audio as a presentations of "The Wonderful World of Disney," SATURDAY, JUNE 14 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/30/04)    » read more »

The First Annual Elmo Talent Show Gets Underway With Unlikely Displays Of Talent, Marin Gets A Hefty Advance Check And Wants To Spend Some Of It On Jack, Jane Is Frustrated By Sam's Budget-Friendly Ways, And Sara Has Fantasies About Other Men, On The Season Finale Of ABC's "Men In Trees"

Disney-ABC Television Group's Emmy And Webby Award-Winning Abc.Com Full Episode Player To Add New Customization And Enhanced Viewing Features This Fall

Thursday, May 2008 -- Dedicated to expanding its network and channel brands across multiple platforms and connecting viewers with their favorite shows anytime and anywhere, Disney-ABC Television Group announced today that this fall it will unveil a new version of the award-winning ABC.com full episode player. The new player will feature a completely redesigned user interface and will incorporate several enhancements to allow for user customization, interactivity and improved viewing capabilities.    » read more »

Production Has Begun On ABC's Summer Series "Wipeout," Where Fearless Contestants Compete On The Wildest Obstacle Course Ever Seen On TV

Thursday, May 22, 2008 -- Production has begun in Los Angeles on "Wipeout," a painfully funny new reality series featuring 24 thrill-seekers who will compete in the world's largest extreme obstacle course designed to provide the most spills, face plants and wipeouts even seen on television. "Wipeout" premieres TUESDAY, JUNE 24 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.    » read more »

The Bachelors Kick Up Their Heels At A Dude Ranch And Talk Show Host Ellen Degeneres Helps In Deanna's Rose Selection, As The Pressure Mounts For The Men To Show How Sincere Their Feelings Are For "The Bachelorette," Monday, June 2, On ABC

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 -- "Episode 403" - DeAnna turns up the heat with a romantic one-on-one dinner date overlooking Los Angeles and another under the stars at the historic Mt. Wilson Observatory, with both rendezvous having a high-stakes rose on the line - if the bachelor doesn't receive a rose, he goes home. The Bachelorette takes the remaining men on a "ride 'em cowboy" visit to a bona fide dude ranch with another rose at stake.    » read more »

SOAPnet's Original Series "MVP" to Air on ABC Immediately Following the Awards    » read more »

Thursday, May 22, 2008 -- Five-time Emmy® Award recipient Louis J. Horvitz will direct "The 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards," it was announced today by executive producer Ken Ehrlich. The show will air SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (8:00-11:00 p.m., live ET/delayed PT) on ABC Television Network from the NOKIA Live.

Five-time Emmy(r) Award recipient Louis J. Horvitz will direct "The 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards," it was announced today by executive producer Ken Ehrlich. The show will air SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (8:00-11:00 p.m., live ET/delayed PT) on ABC Television Network from the NOKIA Live.    » read more »

Coverage Begins May 29

May 27, 2008 -- ESPN’s coverage of the entire Women’s College World Series – up to 17 games on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN360.com beginning Thursday, May 29 – will feature ESPN’s John Kruk as a game analyst on 10 games, including the best-of-three Championship. Kruk, an analyst on ESPN’s Baseball Tonight studio show and select MLB games, will work with Beth Mowins and analyst Jessica Mendoza, a 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and member of the U.S. team headed for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.    » read more »

ABC Studios Ranks First Among Studios in Number Of Returning Broadcast Series, with 14

May 2008 -- ABC Studios ushers in another record season with 16 returning series, maintaining its stronghold as the No. 1 studio in returning broadcast series (14, tied with Paramount). ABC Studios productions, including five new series, are scheduled on six networks and in first-run syndication.

Highlights:
- Five New ABC Studios Series Scheduled to Premiere
- Studio in Development on 11 Additional Pilots For Consideration in the 2008/09 Season    » read more »