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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 […]

“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.

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 […]

Seth Green And “Robot Chicken” Are Rollin’

July 1, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Jeff Pfeiffer For some reason, Adult Swim and Robot Chicken co-creator Seth Green have decided to celebrate the release of Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II on DVD with a nine-city roller-skating tour. Seems natural.

“The Bachelorette:” Here’s A Peek At Wes’ Other Gal … Who Was Also Brad’s Other Gal … And Collin’s

July 1, 2009 Lori Acken

By Lori Acken Bachelorette fans, if you’re like me, you long ago passed the, “Well, DOES he or DOESN’T he?” thing about ol’ Wes The Silver Tongued Maybe-Not-A Bachelor and his waitin’-at-home alleged girlfriend, and moved right on to “Who the hell is she, and why isn’t she pissed?!” Well, we finally know who the hell she is. And why she isn’t pissed. And if you’re picturing some sweet little Austin-grown posey in a flowery dress and cowboy boots who, like Jillian, is completely snowed by her man’s tender tunes … well … not so much. Before she spent three […]

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 […]

TV Has Its Place: Four Days Into “Jackson Watch”

June 29, 2009 StayTuned Staff

by Karl J. Paloucek Well, it’s been four days now, and as of this morning his death is still the lead story across most of America. Even if we do get a break to hear about Bernie Madoff’s 150 year-sentence today, my guess is that just as soon, we’ll be back on the bandwagon of hearing more speculation and reiteration about the causes of Michael Jackson’s death and regarding the fallout from his messy estate. It’s a peculiar phenomenon when news media outlets go into this mode — in which a story becomes so self-perpetuating that it continues to be […]

TV Land To Air “Jacksons” Miniseries To Remember King Of Pop

June 26, 2009 StayTuned Staff

In memory of Michael Jackson, TV Land will air the 1992 five-hour mini-series, The Jacksons: An American Dream on Sunday, June 28, from 2pm–7pm ET/PT with an immediate encore presentation from 7pm–midnight ET/PT. Airing this popular biographical series, which documents the progression of Michael Jackson’s career from childhood to incomparable stardom, will allow fans to remember the King of Pop and his imprint on the world music scene.

TV Land Remembers Farrah Fawcett

June 25, 2009 StayTuned Staff

TV Land will honor the memory of Hollywood actress and pop culture icon Farrah Fawcett with a tribute presentation with the first two episodes of the 2005 TV Land original series Chasing Farrah, which chronicled her daily life as one of the most recognized stars in the history of celebrity, on Saturday from 9pm–10pm ET/PT. Fawcett passed away in Santa Monica, Calif., this morning from cancer at the age of 62. The series gave viewers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the actress and her travels, both in and out of the spotlight. “Farrah Fawcett was much more than a Hollywood […]

Where To Watch The NBA Draft (Now With 100 Percent Less Stephen A. Smith)

June 25, 2009 Ryan Berenz

I’ll readily admit that the NBA Draft is not something I typically take a great deal of interest in. This year, I am exceptionally disinterested because 1) This draft class is horrible, and 2) There will be no Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s draft coverage. Over the past few drafts, we’ve thoroughly enjoyed the Stephen A. Smith Heckling Society of Gentlemen and the work they’ve done at the NBA Draft. Details of ESPN’s NBA Draft coverage (and last year’s awesome tribute to Cheez Doodles): ESPN At 63rd Annual NBA Draft Draft Televised in HD For First Time For the seventh […]