Articles by Ryan Berenz

About Ryan Berenz

Member of the Television Critics Association. Charter member of the Ancient and Mystic Society of No Homers. Squire of the Ancient & Benevolent Order of the Lynx, Lodge 49, Long Beach, Calif. Costco Wholesale Gold Star Member since 2011.

MLB Network’s 2011 Spring Training game TV schedule

February 17, 2011 Ryan Berenz

By Ryan Berenz MLB Network has announced its 2011 spring training game TV schedule, including 83 games with every team featured at least three times. The schedule begins Saturday, Feb. 26, with the Phillies at the Yankees. (Additional spring games air on ESPN and ESPN2. Click here for schedule.) MLB Network also announced the schedule and coverage details for its 30 Clubs in 30 Days season preview series. We’ve included the 30 Clubs in 30 Days TV schedule in a separate post. Here’s the complete release from MLB Network, as well as the 2011 spring training broadcast schedule: MLB NETWORK’S […]

MLB Network’s “30 Clubs in 30 Days” 2011 schedule

February 17, 2011 Ryan Berenz

By Ryan Berenz We know you’ve been looking for it, and we’re happy to say that MLB Network is returning its 30 Clubs in 30 Days series of team previews. Each of the one-hour specials previews an MLB team through spring training, leading up to the start of the regular season. MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger, Lisa Kerney, Hazel Mae and Matt Vasgersian will report from all of the Cactus League and Grapefruit League camps, conducting interviews with players, coaches and others. We’ll include the full 30 Clubs in 30 Days release from MLB Network as well as the network’s spring […]

NBA All-Star weekend schedule on TNT

February 16, 2011 Ryan Berenz

The 60th All-Star Game brings the NBA’s best to the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles for the annual East vs. West exhibition on Sunday, Feb. 20, on TNT. The spectacle is essentially a nightmare for anyone who appreciates defense; the East beat the West 141-139 in last year’s game. (But seriously, who wants to see defense?) Starters for the East are LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire, Dwyane Wade, Derrick Rose and Dwight Howard. Starting for the West are Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul and Yao Ming. (Yao is injured and will not participate. Thank you, China.) Tim Duncan […]

“Hockey Day in America” and NHL Heritage Classic schedule on NBC and Versus

February 16, 2011 Ryan Berenz

By Ryan Berenz Taking a cue from CBC’s “Hockey Day in Canada,” NBC introduces the first “Hockey Day in America” on Sunday, Feb. 20. NBC and Versus combine to air three games on Sunday, and include features on heartwarming stories on why hockey is such a great sport in the U.S. Depending on where you live, you’ll see Washington at Buffalo, Philadelphia at New York Rangers or Detroit at Minnesota on NBC Sunday afternoon, followed by the national TV airing of Pittsburgh at Chicago. On Sunday night, Versus airs the NHL Heritage Classic, an outdoor game between the Montreal Canadiens […]

Where to watch the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

February 14, 2011 Ryan Berenz

The foremost dog show in the world, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is the second longest continuously held sporting event in the United States after the Kentucky Derby. Established in 1877, the event continues with another installment this year at Madison Square Garden in New York. Last year, a Scottish terrier named Sadie was named Best in Show. Tonight’s coverage of Opening Night features the Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups. Tomorrow’s Closing Night coverage includes the Sporting, Working and Terrier groups, as well as the naming of Best in Show. Here’s the complete TV schedule and release from […]

The top 10 Movies On Demand of 2010

February 9, 2011 Ryan Berenz

By Ryan Berenz Global digital media measurement and research company Rentrak released its Multi-Screen Top Performing Titles of 2010 list, which includes the top viewed Movies On Demand from last year: Title/VOD Release Date/Domestic Box Office Gross (Millions) 1. The Blind Side (3/23/10) $226 2. Couples Retreat (2/9/10) $109.2 3. The Twilight Saga: New Moon (3/19/10) $296.6 4. Hot Tub Time Machine (Unrated) (6/29/10) $50.3 5. Grown Ups (11/9/10) $162 6. Date Night (8/10/10) $98.7 7. It’s Complicated (4/27/10) $112.7 8. The Book of Eli (6/15/10) $94.8 9. Shutter Island (6/8/10) $128 10. The Hurt Locker (1/12/10) $17

2011 NASCAR racing TV schedules

February 8, 2011 Ryan Berenz

TV schedules and start times have been announced for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series. FOX again opens coverage of the Sprint Cup Series, with the first 13 points races of the season, including the Daytona 500 on Feb. 20. TNT has coverage of six races beginning in June. ESPN and ABC share 17 races, with 14 of those on ESPN. All but one of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup races airs on ESPN. All three races on ABC are on Saturday nights. SPEED Channel again has coverage of the […]

Best Super Bowl commercials of 2011

February 7, 2011 Ryan Berenz

Our picks for the best commercials airing during Super Bowl XLV: 5. Doritos Pug Attack. Pugs are awesome. 4. NFL Best. Fans. Ever. Your old favorite TV show characters get NFL gear put onto them. 3. Motorola XZOOM Empower the People. Nice play by Motorola to turn Apple’s famous “1984” Super Bowl commercial against them in this spot. 2. Chrysler: Imported From Detroit. Who says Detroit can’t be luxurious? The Motor City gets some love in a beautifully crafted spot from Chrysler. 1. Volkswagen: The Force. Clever, funny, cute and Star Wars. This spot from VW was the best of […]

Super Bowl XLV schedule on FOX

February 3, 2011 Ryan Berenz

By Ryan Berenz The AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers meet the NFC champion Green Bay Packers for all the marbles in Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in North Texas on Sunday, Feb. 6. FOX’s top broadcast team of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman call the game, the Black Eyed Peas perform at halftime, and, of course, there will be plenty of entertaining commercials trying to upstage the action on the field. Here’s the detailed Super Bowl program schedule from FOX, including Bill O’Reilly’s interview with President Obama, the Declaration of Independence and National Anthem pregame ceremonies, and the postgame show […]

NFL Network’s weeklong coverage of Super Bowl XLV

January 31, 2011 Ryan Berenz

By Ryan Berenz Not to be outdone by ESPN’s weeklong Super Bowl coverage, NFL Network offers more than 100 hours of Super Bowl pregame hype and analysis. Here’s the complete release from NFL Network, as well as the detailed schedule through Feb. 6: NFL NETWORK GOES BIG FROM NORTH TEXAS WITH MORE THAN 100 HOURS OF HD COVERAGE OF SUPER BOWL XLV Exclusive Programming Including Super Bowl XLV Media Day, Associated Press NFL Awards & First-Ever Primetime Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2011 Announcement Highlight Schedule Record 30 On-Air Personalities Holding 16 Super Bowl Rings Headline LIVE Coverage […]