Monday, January 18, 2010

Obama's State of Union speech forces TV shuffle (Reuters)

Obama's State of Union speech forces TV shuffle (Reuters)


Obama's State of Union speech forces TV shuffle (Reuters)

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 07:04 PM PST

US President Barack Obama speaks alongside US Senate candidate Democrat Martha Coakley during a campaign rally for Coakley at the Cabot Center at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 17. Voters in Massachusetts decide on a new senator Tuesday -- and possibly the fate of Obama's ambitious reform agenda.(AFP/File/Saul Loeb)Reuters - The White House on Monday set January 27 as the date for President Obama's latest State of the Union address, a relief to "Lost" groupies who had worried that a possible February 2 date would force the pre-emption of the ABC series' three-hour premiere.



National Geographic nabs rights to war documentary (Reuters)

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 07:02 PM PST

Reuters - National Geographic Channel has acquired exclusive global broadcast rights to a feature-length documentary based on Sebastian Junger's latest book.


A Beautiful Night at the Movies

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 09:02 PM PST

A review of fashion at the Golden Globes by Jennifer Goodkind and Jayne Chase.


The Big Picture: Golden Globes Results

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 09:01 PM PST

Life & Style Weekly?s Dawn Yanek on the big winners at the Golden Globes.


Leno: Don't Blame Conan (Or Me)

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 08:27 PM PST

Jay Leno said Monday that Conan O'Brien was not to blame for NBC's late-night disaster, and that he himself had twice asked out of his contract and told NBC that moving him to 10 o'clock was a bad idea. O'Brien, for his part, kept up his barbs at NBC but not Leno.

After a week in which his late-night rivals have teamed up to accuse him of ousting O'Brien, Leno's remarks — plus his suggestion that NBC may...


Sony to sign deal with Simon Cowell: report

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 08:26 PM PST

Reuters - Sony Corp's Sony Music Entertainment will announce a five-year deal with British show business entrepreneur Simon Cowell on Tuesday, the Financial Times reported.


Jay Leno talks 'Tonight' return

Posted: 17 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

NBC releases transcript from show to air tonight: ''It looks like we might be back at 11:30, I'm not sure''


Jay Leno addresses his planned return to ‘The Tonight Show,’ ongoing negotiations with Conan O’Brien

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 05:56 PM PST

Though NBC was expected to make an announcement by today about a possible resolution to the ongoing negotations with Conan O'Brien, Jay Leno gave an unexpected update in tonight's monologue about the genesis of his primetime show and where everything stands. The network just released the following transcript from tonight's installment of The Jay Leno Show: "I


Sony to sign deal with Simon Cowell: report (Reuters)

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 08:26 PM PST

Sony's new W series notebook eco-friendly PC, is on display before the opening of the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show, on January 6, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sony unveiled the mini notebook computer aimed at the hearts of environmentalists.(AFP/File/Robyn Beck)Reuters - Sony Corp's Sony Music Entertainment will announce a five-year deal with British show business entrepreneur Simon Cowell on Tuesday, the Financial Times reported.



"Avatar" boosting Imax shares (Reuters)

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 08:00 PM PST

Reuters - As "Avatar" pushes Imax Corp stock to all-time highs, most analysts see even more upside thanks to a changed business model and more 3D crowd-pullers on more screens this year.


Can 'Avatar' match 'Titanic's' Oscar glory? - Hollywood Reporter

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 08:03 PM PST


Telegraph.co.uk

Can 'Avatar' match 'Titanic's' Oscar glory?
Hollywood Reporter
At the boxoffice, the Fox release is powering away. Having topped $1.64 billion in worldwide grosses, it's within hailing distance of surmounting "Titanic's" record of $1.84 billion, long considered unassailable. On the awards circuit, ...
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Leno anticipates return to 11:30, lauds O'Brien

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 07:37 PM PST

AP - Jay Leno turned serious on his show to discuss the late-night chaos at NBC, telling viewers that he'd been doubtful about launching a prime-time show but was prevented by NBC from going to another network instead.


Jay Leno Defends Conan O'Brien, Calls Him 'A Gentleman,' Confirms He Could Be Back On 'Tonight Show'

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 07:21 PM PST

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jay Leno has confirmed reports he could be heading back to "The Tonight Show."

The funnyman addressed NBC's late night shake up during Monday's "The Jay Leno Show," and he revealed that if Conan O'Brien leaves his job as "Tonight Show" host, NBC executives have offered Jay his old job back.


'Avatar' rockets past 'Star Wars' at box office

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 07:15 PM PST

James Cameron's 'Avatar' continues its reign at movie theaters and unseats 'Star Wars' as the No. 3 movie on the all-time domestic box office charts. (Jan. 18)


Leno anticipates return to 11:30, lauds O'Brien (AP)

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 07:37 PM PST

FILE - In this June 1, 2009 file photo provided by NBC, Conan O'Brien  makes his debut as the host of NBC's 'The Tonight Show'  in Universal City, Calif. (AP Photo/NBC, Paul Drinkwater) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY, ARCHIVE OUT, NO SALESAP - Jay Leno turned serious on his show to discuss the late-night chaos at NBC, telling viewers that he'd been doubtful about launching a prime-time show but was prevented by NBC from going to another network instead.



Bulgarian "World Is Big" a charming surprise (Reuters)

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 07:03 PM PST

Reuters - This must be the most unwieldy movie title of the year: "The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner."


Amplified: Say Hi

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 06:31 PM PST

Vampires, Mary-Louise Parker and growing old gracefully with Eric Elbogen.


Leno, Seriously: Don't Blame Conan

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 06:04 PM PST

Jay Leno spoke out on his show Monday about the late-night shakeup, saying Conan O'Brien was not responsible for NBC's programming debacle and that he himself has asked twice leave the network. His full comments:


"Country Gentleman" Carl Smith dies, age 82

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 05:45 PM PST

Reuters - "Country Gentleman" Carl Smith, a top star of country music in the 1950s and 1960s, has died, age 82.


Claudia Schiffer Pregnant With Third Baby

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 05:32 PM PST

LONDON, England, U.K. -- Supermodel Claudia Schiffer is expecting her third child.

The blonde bombshell and her husband, director Matthew Vaughn, confirmed the news on Friday.


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