Articles by Jeff Pfeiffer

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Documentary

NGC adds new episodes of “Hooked”

July 16, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Jeff Pfeiffer National Geographic Channel has added two new episodes of the hit monster-fishing series Hooked to its summer schedule: Hooked: Hunt for the Monster Fish — July 27 at 10pm ET/PT. Zeb Hogan travels the world to see the most extreme encounters in megafishing and the groundbreaking research being done to protect these fish. Hooked: Flying Monsters — Aug. 3 at 10pm ET/PT. High-flying fish of the deep are the subjects of this episode, including battles with a black marlin in Panama; a silver king tarpon in Puerto Rico; a monstrous white sturgeon in British Columbia; and a […]

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TV News & Program Updates

Mariah Carey To Perform On “America’s Got Talent”

July 15, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

Superstar singer Mariah Carey will perform on the first America’s Got Talent results show on Aug. 5 at 9pm ET, NBC has announced. Additionally, the video for Carey’s new single, “Obsessed,” will air for the first time on tonight’s episode of AGT, at 9pm ET. The video for “Obsessed” was directed by filmmaker Brett Ratner, and was actually just shot in New York last week. The song is the first single pick from Carey’s new album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, which releases Aug. 25. ____________________________ © NBC Universal, Inc.

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Awards Shows

Legendary? — Neil Patrick Harris To Host Emmys

July 13, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Jeff Pfeiffer How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris, after his successful gig hosting this year’s Tony Awards telecast, has been confirmed as host of the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards, CBS announced today. “We already knew Neil as a fantastic actor and performer, but after blowing everyone away as host of this year’s Tony Awards, we couldn’t think of anyone better to emcee the television industry’s biggest award show,” said Nina Tassler, president of CBS Entertainment. “After having such a hoot hosting the Tonys,” said Harris, “I was thrilled to get the call about the Primetime Emmys. […]

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Comedy

Morgan Spurlock Meets “The Simpsons”

July 13, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Jeff Pfeiffer Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me, 30 Days) has been tapped to produce and direct The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special in 3-D on Ice, which will air Jan. 14 on FOX (the 20th anniversary of The Simpsons‘ debut). This documentary special concludes the “Best. 20 Years. Ever” yearlong celebration of the classic sitcom. The press release does ask us to “Please note the special is neither in 3-D nor on ice.” What it will do is take a look at the cultural phenomenon of The Simpsons, using Spurlock’s unique style, and offer a glimpse into how the […]

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TV News & Program Updates

“Mad Men” Goes Bananas

July 10, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Jeff Pfeiffer AMC and Banana Republic have announced a marketing partnership tying in with the third season of the hit series Mad Men, which premieres Aug. 16. During the three weeks leading up to the premiere (July 21-Aug. 11), Mad Men will be promoted in every Banana Republic retail location, in over 400 stores, throughout the U.S. and Canada. Store windows will feature mannequins dressed in modern takes on classic, iconic 1960s style.

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Family

Disney Off To “Camp” Again

July 8, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Jeff Pfeiffer Disney Channel has announced that it will start production later this summer on a sequel to its hit original movie Camp Rock. The first film, which debuted last summer, was cable TV’s No. 1 entertainment telecast of the year in Total Viewers (10.1 million) and TV’s No. 1 entertainment telecast in Tweens 9-14. The soundtrack to the film debuted at No. 3 and spent 10 weeks in the Top 10 and on Billboard’s 200 Album chart. Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam will feature returning stars Demi Lovato, Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, Meaghan Martin, Alyson […]

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Magazine Archive

A Look Inside “Warehouse 13”

July 3, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

One of the new Syfy series helping viewers to “Imagine Greater” (SCI FI Channel’s new tagline after rebranding itself as Syfy) is Warehouse 13, airing Tuesdays beginning July 7. The show follows Secret Service agents Pete and Myka (Eddie McClintock and Joanne Kelly), who are reassigned to the title location — a top-secret government facility in South Dakota where strange and often supernatural relics are collected. Taking care of the place is Artie (Saul Rubinek), who charges the new agents with chasing down reports of activity that may be related to artifacts needing to be warehoused before they threaten humanity. […]

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TV News & Program Updates

What To Watch This July 4th Weekend

July 1, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Jeff Pfeiffer Sounds of the Seasons — Music Choice, July 1-6. Patriotic music to celebrate Independence Day. Twilight Zone Marathon — SCI FI Channel, July 2 at 8am ET through July 5 at 6am ET. The annual favorite. New to the network are episodes of the 1980s version of Zone, airing July 2 and most of July 3. Classic episodes air July 3 at 5pm to 6am on July 4. A viewer’s choice marathon of classic episodes airs all day July 4. The Revolutionary War — Military Channel, July 4 at noon ET. 14-hour marathon of the documentary series […]

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Reality TV

Jackson-Themed “American Idol” To Re-Air Tonight

June 29, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

FOX is honoring the memory and celebrating the life of Michael Jackson with an encore showing of the Jackson-themed American Idol performance show, airing tonight from 8-10pm ET/PT. In this episode, this season’s top 13 contestants performed music from Michael Jackson’s songbook, including Lil Rounds singing “The Way You Make Me Feel,” Adam Lambert singing “Black or White,” Danny Gokey singing “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing),” Scott MacIntyre singing “Keep the Faith,” Michael Sarver singing “You Are Not Alone,” Jasmine Murray singing “I’ll Be There,” Kris Allen singing “Remember the Time,” Allison Iraheta singing “Give In to Me,” Anoop Desai singing […]