Hardblogger: Snowing the Press
April 26, 2006Robert Shrum blogs, "I don't want to get him in trouble with his new bosses, but I like and respect Tony Snow. I was the token Democrat on the "Fox News Sunday" panel when he was the host. "
Faith Is Put to the Test on 'House' (AP)
April 26, 2006AP - In a battle between faith and science, who would win? God or Dr. Gregory House? If you're a regular viewer of the Fox medical drama, you'd probably bet on House, who rarely loses a patient. (Spoiler alert: Stop reading now if you've taped this one for later viewing.)
NFL Network Hires Gumbel, Collinsworth (AP)
April 26, 2006
AP - Bryant Gumbel, whose last play-by-play assignment was high school games more than 30 years ago, will call the NFL Network's eight regular-season NFL games this season along with analyst Cris Collinsworth.
Steven Van Zandt: Mobbed Up (AP)
April 26, 2006AP - Steven Van Zandt, who plays Tony's pompadoured consigliere on "The Sopranos," prepared for the role back when the series began with knowingness remarkable for a first-time actor.
Veronica Mars Goes to Alternative Prom (AP)
April 26, 2006AP - Veronica Mars took a break from the bus-crash mystery by attending an alternative prom and opened her heart to ex-boyfriend Logan. (Spoiler alert: If you taped this episode for later viewing, stop reading now.)
Teri Hatcher Reportedly Suffers Eye Injury (AP)
April 26, 2006
AP - Teri Hatcher suffered an eye injury when a light bulb exploded on the set of ABC's "Desperate Housewives," People magazine reported Wednesday.
Hatcher Injured on "Housewives" Set (E! Online)
April 26, 2006
E! Online - Forget drugs, drinks and love--it looks like light bulbs have
taken center stage as the most dangerous entity on Wisteria Lane.
'Lost' Star Doing Jail Time for DUI (AP)
April 26, 2006
AP - "Lost" star Michelle Rodriguez has surrendered to begin a five-day jail sentence for drunken driving.
"Judge Judy" top court show for 500th week (Reuters)
April 26, 2006Reuters - "Judge Judy" marked its 500th week as the No. 1 half-hour court show in syndication during the period ending April 16.
"Law & Order" actress set to exit (Reuters)
April 26, 2006Reuters - Annie Parisse, who has played Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Borgia on NBC's "Law & Order" for just over a year, will leave the veteran crime drama at season's end, sources said. A network spokesman declined comment, saying that "it is the producers' desire to keep the season finale of 'Law & Order' under wraps because of some surprising developments."
Channel 4 kicks off video-on-demand with "Lost" (Reuters)
April 26, 2006Reuters - Britain's Channel 4 has launched a video-on-demand service offering the hit shows "Lost" and "Desperate Housewives," but a broader service is still tied up in the broadcaster's conflict with independent UK producers.
Hatcher Injured On Set
April 26, 2006
Forget drugs, drinks and love--it looks like light bulbs have taken center stage as the most dangerous entity on Wisteria Lane.
Teri Hatcher was injured on the "Desperate Housewives" set Tuesday when a light bulb exploded and shards lodged in the actress' eye, People reports.
HBO scores with Billie Jean King documentary (Reuters)
April 26, 2006Reuters - Game, set and match to HBO Sports -- again.
"Deadwood" creator: media dumbing down news (Reuters)
April 26, 2006Reuters - "Deadwood" creator David Milch accused news media outlets Tuesday of "infantilizing" viewers with their entertainment-style coverage of such events as the September 11 attacks and the war in Iraq.
Cartoon, VIZ set anime for broadband (Reuters)
April 26, 2006Reuters - Cartoon Network is partnering with graphic publishing company VIZ Media to bring the epic battles and adventures of such anime characters as Samurai Jack and Naruto to the broadband realm.
'Judge Judy' top court show for 500th week (Reuters)
April 26, 2006Reuters - "Judge Judy" marked its 500th week as the No. 1 half-hour court show in syndication during the period ending April 16.
Hit series "Lost" inspires a global online game (Reuters)
April 26, 2006
Reuters - More than 20 broadcasters around the
world are uniting to run an interactive game based on the hit
TV series "Lost," planting clues on different media formats to
help solve a cryptic worldwide mystery.
Dolly, Elvis Ad to Promote Tenn. Tourism (AP)
April 26, 2006
AP - In a new television commercial promoting Tennessee tourism, a dashing young Elvis Presley drives his red convertible Corvette Stingray in a clip from his 1967 film "Clambake."
Christian Brando to Appear at Blake Trial (AP)
April 26, 2006AP - Christian Brando, son of late actor Marlon Brando, has been ordered to appear in court to face possible contempt of court charges stemming from his testimony during Robert Blake's civil trial.
Sci Fi enters realm of "Gods" (Reuters)
April 26, 2006Reuters - Sci Fi Channel is developing "Chariots of the Gods," a six-hour miniseries based on the best-selling book in which author Erich von Daniken theorized that Earth was visited by extraterrestrials in ancient times.
"Lost" star Rodriguez gets jail for drunk driving (Reuters)
April 26, 2006
Reuters - Actress Michelle Rodriguez, one of
the stars of the TV series "Lost," was sentenced to five days
in a Hawaii jail on Wednesday after she was found guilty of
drunken driving, a court official said.
Fox, CBS split weeklong honors as sweep nears (Reuters)
April 26, 2006
Reuters - In the calm before the
season-ending May sweep begins Thursday, Fox and CBS split the
primetime honors last week.