Saturday, February 26, 2011

Top News Stories - Week of February 21st, 2011

Here are the top stories that burned up the livewire this week…


-Everything you need to know about this Sunday's Academy Awards. [Examiner.com] - http://exm.nr/f27ORa 

-"Glee" debuts new original songs online. [EW.com] -http://bit.ly/eM3KG4

-CBS shuts down "Two & A Half Men" for the season. [THR.com] -http://bit.ly/hJc48b

-CNN's "Parker/Spitzer" to be re-tooled without Parker. [TheWrap.com] - http://bit.ly/h0YVkM

-Chelsea Handler set to play her sister in own sitcom. [E!Online.com] - http://eonli.ne/eQUEXx

-FOX renews "Hell Kitchen" for two more seasons. [TVSqaud.com] -http://aol.it/eHhnEH

-Primetime Emmys to merge categories. [Deadline.com] -http://bit.ly/eclCcR

-TBS cancels "Glory Daze." [Deadline.com] - http://bit.ly/gh24jD

-Banksy looks to leave his mark on the Oscars. [Examiner.com] -http://exm.nr/eqf7DM

-Warner Brothers to remake “The Bodyguard." - [Examiner.com] -http://exm.nr/g0vJIJ

-"American Idol" to introduce online voting. [TVOvermind.com] -http://bit.ly/eaRMOT

-Minnie Driver set to return to TV. [THR.com] - http://bit.ly/fl62qI

-Piers Morgan set to interview Larry King. [AccessHollywood.com] -http://bit.ly/fiGCEi

-NBA All-Star game ratings soar. [NBA.com] -http://on.nba.com/iaWFCq

-Kat Dennings signs on for CBS pilot from Whitney Cummings. [EW.com] - http://bit.ly/fixjox

-"Apollo 18" movie trailer targets conspiracy buffs. [Examiner.com] -http://exm.nr/g8ULG5

CLIP OF THE WEEK:

-"The Hangover Part II" trailer reminds fans why the original was a runaway hit. [Examiner.com] - http://exm.nr/fKhnn1


Saturday, February 19, 2011

Top News Stories - Week of February 14th, 2011

Here are the top stories that burned up the livewire this week…



-Sony announces title for next Spider-Man film & releases first image of Andrew Garfield in full costume. [NYMag.com] -http://bit.ly/fffROR

-Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's next role is a familiar one.http://exm.nr/gT96SB [Examiner.com]

-Kiefer Sutherland close to a TV return? [Zap2It.com] -http://bit.ly/fjMqMa

-"Two & A Half Men" to resume production on Feb. 28. [USAToday.com] - http://usat.ly/edfb0P

-Christine Lahti to headline "The Doctor" pilot. [DigitalSpy.com] -http://bit.ly/dNlt5a

-USA Network to air "Character Approved" Awards. [Deadline.com] -http://bit.ly/h7jDbK

-David E. Kelly and NBC find new "Wonder Woman" in Adrianne Palicki. [THR.com] - http://bit.ly/fudI9M

-Laura Prepon cast as Chelsea Handler in NBC comedy pilot. [TVGuide.com] - http://bit.ly/gVdFp9

-Lady Gaga to film concert for HBO. [JustJared.com] -http://bit.ly/i1zLRI

-Steven Seagal's "Lawman" to return with new partner. [EW.com] -http://bit.ly/fb1ZH7

-Katherine McPhee joins NBC's "Smash." [Hollywood.com] -http://bit.ly/gHzxIh

-"Seinfeld's" Uncle Leo, Len Lesser passes away. [THR.com] -http://bit.ly/eI5F0X

CLIP OF THE WEEK:

-High ratings for man vs. machine on "Jeopardy." [Deadline.com] -http://bit.ly/fBV3RB

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Top News Stories - Week of February 7th, 2011


Here are the top stories that burned up the livewire this week…


-'Captain America,' 'Super 8' movie trailers make big splash at Super Bowl XLV. http://exm.nr/fJ8nN4

-Keith Olbermann heads to Current TV. [TVSquad.com] -http://aol.it/f5hlzR

-AOL buys The Huffington Post. [CNNMoney.com] -http://bit.ly/eeicSE

-Lady Gaga releases new single "Born This Way." [CNN.com] -http://bit.ly/dS3hqY

-"Charlie's Angels" reboot finds it’s Bosley. [TVSquad.com] -http://aol.it/fwlfZb

-USA reveals air date for "Burn Notice" prequel "The Fall of Sam Axe." [SpoilerTV.com] - http://bit.ly/egzCmk

-AMC announces 2-hour premiere for new series "The Killing." [TVGuide.com] - http://bit.ly/guyiho

-"Spider-Man" joins "Fantastic Four" to create "The Future Foundation" for Marvel. [EW.com] - http://bit.ly/eJzo9h

-HBO announces return date for season 2 of "Treme." [Time.com] -http://bit.ly/i3K3uI

-Activision retires "Guitar Hero" franchise. [Mashable.com] -http://on.mash.to/e8pZYp

-DreamWorks buys script featuring real-life partnership of Harry Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle. [THR.com] - http://bit.ly/eIcoM3

-Debra Messing returning to NBC in "Smash" pilot. [Deadline.com] -http://bit.ly/gP98C2

-Actress Peggy Rea passes away at age 89. [Reuters.com] -http://reut.rs/igvthb

CLIP OF THE WEEK:

-FOX pulls back the curtain on "Terra Nova." [TVGuide.com] -http://bit.ly/glZm7P


Saturday, February 5, 2011

Top News Stories - Week of January 31st, 2011

Here are the top stories that burned up the livewire this week….

Henry Cavill cast as "Superman." - [EW.com] - http://bit.ly/iiIQlJ

Marvel reveals poster for "Captain America: The Last Avenger." - [TheWrap.com] - http://bit.ly/eofmLo

Hollywood's top groups shake up the "Best Picture" race. #Exm[Examiner.com] - http://exm.nr/fJq1Vt

"Arrested Development" movie may (finally) be picking up steam. [EW.com] - http://bit.ly/e0FEne

"Desperate Housewives" begins to target an end date. [TVGuide.com] - http://bit.ly/grHEFz

CBS renews "NCIS" for ninth season. [EOnline.com] -http://eonli.ne/g8t9z3

Jennifer Aniston reveals she almost joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live" prior to "Friends." [Zap2It.com] - http://bit.ly/fEHNfh

"The Kennedys" to air on ReelzChannel on April 3rd. [THR.com] -http://bit.ly/ibGKvW

Showtime adds Amy Smart to "Shameless" cast. [AOL.com] -http://aol.it/fDFIBH

TNT announces Jordanna Brewster and Josh Henderson to front "Dallas" remake. [HitFix.com] - http://bit.ly/eZYyxJ

"Oregon Trail" game hits Facebook. [Mashable.com] -http://on.mash.to/eUOaMf

Farmers Insurance to buy naming rights to proposed LA football stadium. {WSJ.com] - http://on.wsj.com/eSFrsO

Javier Bardem reportedly offered role in next James Bond movie. [Deadline.com] - http://bit.ly/hpcY5E

John Barry, composer for James Bond movies, passes away. [USAToday.com] - http://usat.ly/eE7VEj

"Last Tango In Paris" star Maria Schneider passes away. [Deadline.com] - http://bit.ly/gHMbEh

CLIP OF THE WEEK:

Trailer unveiled for Kiefer Sutherland and John Hurt's new web series "The Confession." [IGN.com] -http://go.ign.com/hsTeAw