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Bikinis, Tankinis and Speedos — Oh My!

May 29, 2007 Jeff Pfeiffer

Hey, gang, it’s bathing suit season, and according to E! network, swimsuits have been turning people’s heads “since the dawn of time.” While I doubt that one of Homo sapiens‘ first achievements was the creation of the thong bikini, there is no doubt that swimwear has been a prominent (and sexy) part of pop culture starting in the 20th century. So E! has taken on the rough task of choosing the 25 most memorable swimsuit moments from film, television and magazine history. While the list is primarily populated by women, there is a little something for the ladies with a […]

The 4th OT: Honk If You’re Hornish

May 25, 2007 Ryan Berenz

The Indy 500 is one of those events on the calendar that has lost a lot of its luster, but I still feel compelled to watch every year out of pity, or because I suppose I should watch the biggest event in open-wheel racing. Plus, it’s a long weekend and I don’t mind spending a few hours of it in a state of temporary Danicamania. Last year’s race had a sweet finish, with Sam Hornish Jr. nosing .0635 seconds ahead of Marco Andretti, so maybe IRL’s starting to turn this thing around. Here’s a supersized edition of the 4th OT […]

Live Bee-Log Announcement!

May 24, 2007 Ryan Berenz

I thought I was borderline insane when I thought it might be fun to live blog the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, but I see it was done last year. So now I don’t feel so alone in my psychosis. I’m excited/crazy to announce we’re live blogging (bee-logging) the bee finals along with the ABC (and ABC HD!) broadcast. Join us here on May 31 at 8pm ET for lots of temerity and schadenfreude. Perhaps I’ll break out my mad glottochronology skills on all y’all. ESPN’s announcement that Mike Greenburg and Mike Golic are going to join the […]

“The Kill Point” Countdown: Part 2

May 21, 2007 Ryan Berenz

In Part 2 of our posts from my set visit to Pittsburgh for the filming of the Spike action/drama series The Kill Point premiering July 22, I talked to cowriter and co-producer Todd Harthan (at left in the photo) about the series’ origin, why it ended up taking place in Pittsburgh and more about his plans for world domination. How did you come up with the series? Todd Harthan: [Co-writer James] DeMonaco and I, two of our favorite movies are Dog Day Afternoon and Heat, so we were big fans of bank robbery shows. The problem is there are a […]

8 Questions With … Jake Thomas

May 19, 2007 StayTuned Staff

1. What’s the strangest fan encounter you’ve ever had? Jake Thomas: I can recall one, when I was at Universal Studios with a couple friends. It was years ago, but I still remember it. This little girl runs up to me and screams, “Matt McGuire!” and she actually, like, body slams me! My friends had to, like, pry her off of me. 2. You’re in front of a magazine rack that has everything. What three do you grab? Macworld — I’m a big Apple buff; TopGear magazine. I’m a gearhead — I love foreign cars. That’s big with me. And […]

Episode IV: A New Hope (For Marketers)

May 18, 2007 Jeff Pfeiffer

Hey, gang, with the 30th anniversary of Star Wars upon us, several networks are getting into the act of exploring its cultural significance, but all next week, CNBC is taking a new approach: It’s discussing the profound business impact the film has had on the way that big budget films are produced and marketed. CNBC’s media reporter Julia Boorstin, senior correspondent Scott Cohn, Silicon Valley bureau chief Jim Goldman and business news reporter Jane Wells dissect the Star Wars financial phenomenon in a series of special reports that air throughout CNBC Business Day’s programming, beginning each morning on Squawk Box […]

The 4th OT: AL And NL Totally Hooked Up

May 18, 2007 Ryan Berenz

No longer must the AL and NL be the girls and boys standing awkwardly on opposite ends of the gym at the eighth-grade dance. This weekend, they shall dance and perhaps make out a little, until AL’s dad picks her up at 9:00 and the NL is left alone, sad and confused. There’s Yanks/Mets, Cubs/White Sox, Braves/Red Sox, Angels/Dodgers, A’s/Giants and some more good interleague baseball this weekend. (I’ll be at Brewers/Twins on Sunday. I haven’t seen the Twins in person since Kirby Puckett was in the lineup.) Here’s what’s on the TV this weekend: Tonight Major League Baseball: Atlanta […]

’Tis The Season For Finales!

May 16, 2007 Jeff Pfeiffer

Hey, gang, the next few weeks see the traditional season finales of your favorite shows. Check ’em out: May 16 America’s Next Top Model (The CW, 8pm ET/PT) Details TBA Bones (FOX, 8pm ET/PT) “Stargazer in a Puddle” While Brennan investigates a case that strikes an especially emotional chord with her, her father (guest star Ryan O’Neal) tries to reconnect with her. Hodgins and Angela walk down the aisle with Brennan and Booth as maid of honor and best man, but all does not go as planned. According to Jim (ABC, 8:30pm ET/PT) “Jim’s Birthday” Jim is turning 50 and […]

ESPN Is Upfrontin’

May 15, 2007 Ryan Berenz

ESPN had its annual upfront presentation for advertisers in New York and unveiled a few new original programs for the second half of 2007 and beyond: This Is SportsCenter 300 (Tuesdays in September) “A series of original specials will celebrate the 300th commercial in the award-winning ‘This is SportsCenter’ promo campaign. Now in its 14th year, the humorous and memorable spots have grown to embody the spirit of SportsCenter and the ESPN brand at large. The programs will look back to the early days of the campaign; showcase the most memorable spots; and hear from top sports stars about their […]

“Star Wars,” Ozzy and Bingo

May 14, 2007 Jeff Pfeiffer

Hey, gang, even though there’s no new Star Wars flick coming out in the foreseeable future, there is still something you can await a countdown for while wearing your Darth Maul costume! The History Channel, taking a break from Hitler and focusing on Vader, is premiering a special on Memorial Day, May 28, at 9pm ET called Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed. The special looks at the influence of the seminal sci-fi film and why it will always remain relevant. Some of the sometimes unexpected folks talking about the movie are Peter Jackson, Newt Gingrich (!?) and, perhaps offering a […]