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18 April 2008
Adult Swim Bangs Out New Episodes of Metalocalypse
Dethklok is back and ready to deal with groupies, fame and yes, politics in all-new episodes of Metalocalypse. The hit Adult Swim series chronicles Dethklok’s crusades into darkness and follows the exploits of the world’s most popular metal band and most significant cultural force. Created by Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha, the second season of Metalocalypse continues on Sunday, May 18, at 12 a.m. (ET, PT).
Adult Swim Bangs Out New Episodes of Metalocalypse
Dethklok is back and ready to deal with groupies, fame and yes, politics in all-new episodes of Metalocalypse. The hit Adult Swim series chronicles Dethklok’s crusades into darkness and follows the exploits of the world’s most popular metal band and most significant cultural force. Created by Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha, the second season of Metalocalypse continues on Sunday, May 18, at 12 a.m. (ET, PT).
01 June 2008
TNT NASCAR Pit Reporter Lindsay Czarniak
01 June 2008
TNT NASCAR Analyst Wally Dallenbach
01 June 2008
TNT NASCAR Contributing Announcer Marc Fein
01 June 2008
TNT NASCAR Pit Reporter Ralph Sheheen
01 June 2008
TNT NASCAR Pit Reporter Marty Snider
01 June 2008
TNT NASCAR Play-by-Play Announcer Bill Weber
01 June 2008
TNT NASCAR Pit Reporter Matt Yocum
03 June 2008 Turner Network Television (TNT) is gearing up for its 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series six week race package by unveiling new, exclusive on-air features and announcing drivers who will join the set during the network’s extensive 90 minute pre-race coverage.
TNT Starts the Engines of its 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coverage with Exclusive Pre-Race Features
03 June 2008
Totally Interactive Total Drama Island Coming to Cartoon Network
Thursday nights on Cartoon Network will become a lot more dramatic with the new animated reality series Total Drama Island from CAKE distribution. The animated series involves a group of spirited teen characters who sign up to star on a new reality series for a $100,000 prize.
04 June 2008 When NASCAR fans across the country gather this summer to watch NASCAR on TNT, they’ll have one more way to watch the drama on the track unfold – with RaceBuddy, NASCAR.COM’s live online companion coverage for TNT’s six-race NASCAR Sprint Cup Series telecasts, which begin June 8th with the Pocono 500 presented by EA Sports NASCAR ‘09.
NASCAR.COM and TNT Launch ‘RaceBuddy’ to Provide Multiplatform Race Experience
18 June 2008
truTV’s Thrilling New Original Series BLACK GOLD Digs into the High-Stakes World of Texas Oil Drilling
From the creator of Deadliest Catch and Ice Road Truckers comes one of the most explosive, relevant and thrilling original series of the year. truTV’s BLACK GOLD, premiering Wednesday, June 18, at 10 p.m. (ET), follows the high-stakes world of drilling for oil in west Texas. With the ever-increasing tensions from rising gas prices and dependency on foreign oil, BLACK GOLD goes inside the world of men who risk their lives drilling for American crude. It’s a multimillion-dollar race to tap into the nation’s last remaining reserves, and BLACK GOLD presents an unfiltered look at lives on the line.
01 July 2008
Cartoon Network New Media Maximizes Social Gaming with Mini Match
Cartoon Network New Media today announces Mini Match, an action-packed virtual world that offers adventure on a whole new scale. Mini Match features a vibrant 3-D-rendered world where players can challenge their friends in multiplayer games, start impromptu “tag” battles, work together to solve social puzzles and enjoy a unique, unfolding mystery about the microscopic world in which Mini Match is set.
01 July 2008
TBS Announces MLB Analysts Harold Reynolds and Dennis Eckersley to join MLB All-Star Game Selection Show Presented by Chevy
TBS announced today the addition of two-time All-Star Harold Reynolds and six-time All-Star and 2004 Hall of Fame inductee Dennis Eckersley to its studio team for the network’s exclusive coverage of the MLB All-Star Game Selection Show presented by Chevy at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 6. Reynolds and Eckersley will join TBS studio host and two-time Emmy® award-winner Ernie Johnson and TBS MLB studio analyst Cal Ripken, a 19-time All-Star, two-time All-Star Game MVP (1991, 2001) and 2007 Hall of Fame inductee.
03 July 2008
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14 July 2008 Turner Sports will journey across the pond this month to present 28 hours of television coverage of the 137th British Open Championship on TNT, while PGA.com offers unprecedented online video coverage live from the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. The Open Championship LIVE video player will broadcast live feeds directly from the tournament during the first two days of play on July 17 – 18.
Turner Sports Tees Off Multiplatform Coverage of Prestigious British Open Championship with Live Television and Online Coverage
04 August 2008 Turner Sports will tee up its coverage of the 90th PGA Championship from the historic Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, MI with 18 hours of TNT tournament coverage plus 118 hours of complementary coverage across four online streams exclusively through PGA Championship LIVE on PGA.com, the official home of the PGA Championship. Beginning on Thurs., August 7, PGA.com will host 118 hours of coverage, nearly tripling last year’s 45 hours, and will feature an unprecedented 82 hours of live footage, the most live coverage ever offered online of the PGA Championship. TNT will air six hours each of first and second-round coverage (1 – 7 p.m. ET) on Thurs., August 7 and Fri., August 8, and three hours each of third and final-round coverage on Sat., August 9 and Sun., August 10 (11 – 2 p.m. ET).
TNT and PGA.com Unveil Robust Television and Online Plans to Showcase the 90th PGA Championship at Oakland Hills from August 7 – 10
21 August 2008 Fall semester is right around the corner, so it’s almost time for students to head back to class. For some kids, it won’t be long before they face a trip to see a school administrator. From first bell to last after-school prank, from minor infractions to suspension-worthy violations, truTV will be there to capture the moments of truth in the all-new original series THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE, premiering with two back-to-back episodes Thursday, Aug. 21, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).
It’s Back-to-School Time as truTV Takes Viewers Inside One of the Most Frightening Places on Earth: THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
21 August 2008
Speeders
From Laguna Beach and Beverly Hills to Seattle and Miami, truTV’s half-hour pursuit series captures "America's Finest" on camera as they pull over unsuspecting drivers in the process of breaking the speed limit, in an effort to keep the roads safe. Viewers will go behind the wheel with the officers as they go on high-speed chases, witness outrageous excuses and deal with unprovoked outbursts.
02 September 2008
TNT Golf Analyst Ian Baker-Finch
02 September 2008
The Principal's Office
Few places elicit fear, paranoia and blatant lying than a high school principal's office. This series will capture the most outrageous excuses from students and parents as they try to avoid getting detention, suspension or another punishment that these principals are likely to dish out.
03 September 2008
TNT Golf Play-by-Play Announcer Ernie Johnson
03 September 2008
TNT Golf Analyst and Course Reporter Billy Kratzert
03 September 2008
TNT Reporter and Essayist Jim Huber
04 September 2008
Ashleigh Banfield: Anchor, IN SESSION
Veteran journalist Ashleigh Banfield is co-anchor of the trial coverage program Courtside (weekdays from 1-3 p.m. ET) on IN SESSION.
04 September 2008
Lisa Bloom: Anchor, IN SESSION
Lisa Bloom is an anchor on IN SESSION, where she anchors the daytime trial coverage program Bloom: Open Court (9am – 11am).
04 September 2008
Jack Ford: Anchor, IN SESSION
Jack Ford is co-anchor of the IN SESSION daily trial program Banfield & Ford: Courtside (1-3 pm), along with fellow news veteran Ashleigh Banfield.
04 September 2008
Beth Karas: Legal Correspondent, IN SESSION
Beth Karas has been a correspondent for In Session since 1994.
04 September 2008
Jean Casarez: Legal Correspondent, IN SESSION
Jean Casarez is a correspondent for In Session’s live daytime trial coverage, reporting from courthouses around the country.
08 September 2008
NBA TV Marks 10 Year Anniversary with New Interactive ‘Fan Night’
(Atlanta, GA) – Turner Sports and the NBA announced today the 2008-09 NBA TV regular season game telecast schedule, marking the network’s 10th year of NBA coverage. The schedule includes a full line-up of 96 live games – the most of any network – and an all new interactive Fan Night, which for the first time ever will give fans the unique opportunity to vote for the games they want to see televised nationally on NBA TV each Tuesday night.
17 September 2008 Millions of skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes every year—in fact last year the nation’s ski resorts saw a record number of visitors. While snow sports enjoy an excellent safety record, injuries and deaths occur on the slopes each year. With the ski season about to kick off, truTV is set to launch a high-adrenaline, high-stakes series called SKI PATROL. Premiering Monday, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), the series follows an elite group of patrollers whose special training makes them part mountain rescuers, part medical technicians, part cops and part good Samaritans.
truTV Hits the Slopes with All-Access, High-Adrenaline Rescue Series SKI PATROL
18 September 2008
TBS MLB Analyst Buck Martinez
18 September 2008
TBS Announces MLB Postseason Broadcast Team for its Exclusive Coverage of the League Division Series and American League Championship Series
TBS steps up to the plate on October 1 to begin televising the 2008 MLB Postseason. The network announced today it’s broadcasting roster for its exclusive coverage of all four MLB League Division Series (LDS) and the American League Championship Series (ALCS). The play-by-play voices for the ALDS and NLDS will be “Sunday MLB on TBS” announcer Chip Caray, legendary broadcaster Dick Stockton, Boston Red Sox play-by-play man Don Orsillo and Milwaukee Brewers announcer Brian Anderson.
29 September 2008
Governor Jesse Ventura Working on New Project for truTV to Investigate Conspiracy Theories
New York, Sept. 29, 2008 – Jesse Ventura, a man who has lived a dangerous life, is about to explore mysteries behind the most compelling modern day conspiracy theories for truTV. Production of a pilot featuring Ventura begins in October. The project comes to truTV from A. Smith & Co. Productions.
29 September 2008
TBS Announces Telecast Schedule and Broadcast Teams for MLB Division Series
MLB Postseason coverage gets underway with Division Series Coverage on TBS presented by BlackBerry on Wednesday, October 1 with tripleheader action featuring the best of the American and National League.
30 September 2008
Global Consumer Survey Reveals ‘Green’ Insights
CNN International’s global online consumer survey on the environmental and energy sectors reveals that 81% of the CNN audience use television and the web as their preferred source of “green” information. The results follow a record 250% increase in the number of energy sector advertisers on CNN International from both traditional and renewable energy companies since 2003 and confirm the consumer value of branded “green” content from a trusted media source.
03 October 2008
Robert Osborne
As primetime host and anchor of Turner Classic Movies (TCM), Robert Osborne brings viewers out of their living rooms and into the world of classic Hollywood, providing insider information, facts and trivia on TCM movie presentations.
03 October 2008
Ben Mankiewicz
Ben Mankiewicz is the weekend daytime host of Turner Classic Movies (TCM). When he made his TCM debut in September 2003, he became only the second host hired in the network’s history.
07 October 2008 TNT and PGA.COM tee off the 2008 PGA Grand Slam of Golf on Tues., October 14 as four of the world’s best professional golfers hit the greens at Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda to determine who’s the best of the best in the 36-hole event. To compete in this elite tournament golfers must be a major championship winner and this year’s field features 2008 Masters Champion Trevor Immelman, 2008 British Open and PGA Championship winner Padraig Harrington, two-time U.S. Open Champion Retief Goosen (2001 and 2004) and 2003 U.S. Open Champion and member of the winning U.S. Ryder Cup team Jim Furyk.
TNT and PGA.COM Provide Live Coverage of 26th PGA Grand Slam of Golf
12 October 2008
CNN announces live daily broadcasts from
CNN International is to start broadcasting live daily news programming from a brand new broadcast facility in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. This landmark move signals the global network’s significantly expanded on-the-ground commitment to the Middle East and marks CNN’s first regularly scheduled daily live show from the region.
14 October 2008
truTV Expands Hit Series SPEEDERS™ With Premiere of SPEEDERS FIGHT BACK
truTV’s is revving up the concept behind its popular series SPEEDERS™ with the launch of SPEEDERS FIGHT BACK. This new series details the fascinating and often hilarious things people say and do in court in desperate attempts to get out of tickets. Premiering Oct. 16, SPEEDERS FIGHT BACK will air Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT), following all-new episodes of SPEEDERS.
23 October 2008
Turner Celebrates its 25th Anniversary with the NBA as TNT Tips Off the 2008-09 Season
TNT, exclusive home of Thursday night NBA doubleheaders, will tip off the 2008-09 NBA season with two nights of doubleheaders beginning on Tues., Oct. 28 with the NBA Champion Boston Celtics hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers at 8 p.m. ET. The second game will feature the Portland Trail Blazers visiting the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:30 p.m. ET. The new season marks Turner Broadcasting’s 25th season of NBA coverage, and will include 53 regular season games on TNT – 48 of which will be part of the TNT NBA Thursday coverage.
27 October 2008
NBA TV Launches New Daily Studio Shows and Signature Theme Nights with New Announcers for 2008-09 NBA Season
NBA Digital announced today the new programming lineup and roster of on-air announcers for NBA TV for the 2008-09 NBA regular season. Beginning on Tues., Oct. 28 the network will televise live studio programming six days a week from the new NBA TV studio in Atlanta, in addition to its 96 live NBA games throughout the regular season – the most of any national network.
29 October 2008
TNT Enjoys Double Digit Ratings Growth for NBA Opening Night
TNT’s exclusive NBA Opening Night coverage on Tuesday, Oct. 28 delivered slam-dunk ratings, household and key demo growth across the board for the network’s NBA doubleheader. TNT’s two games featured the Cleveland Cavaliers at the defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics (8 pm ET), followed by the debut of 2007-08 NBA #1 draft pick Greg Oden and the Portland Trailblazers at the defending Western Conference Champion LA Lakers.
03 November 2008
CNN International’s ‘World View’ Initiative Seeks Audience Opinion As Excitement Builds Towards Election Night
As momentum builds towards the climax of the biggest event in the 2008 world political calendar, CNN International is putting viewer comment at the centre of its US presidential election coverage with its ‘World View’ initiative.
05 November 2008
TNT NBA Correspondent John Thompson
05 November 2008
TNT NASCAR Pit Reporter Marty Snider
06 November 2008
TNT NASCAR Pit Reporter Ralph Sheheen
06 November 2008
TNT NBA Insider David Aldridge
07 November 2008
TNT NBA Studio Host Ernie Johnson
07 November 2008
TNT NBA Studio Analyst Charles Barkley
07 November 2008
TNT NBA Studio Analyst Kenny Smith
07 November 2008
TNT NBA Play-by-Play Announcer Marv Albert
07 November 2008
TNT NASCAR Pit Reporter Lindsay Czarniak
07 November 2008
TNT NBA Play-by-Play Announcer Kevin Harlan
07 November 2008
TNT NBA Analyst Doug Collins
07 November 2008
TNT NBA Analyst Reggie Miller
07 November 2008
TNT NBA Sideline Reporter Craig Sager
07 November 2008
TNT NBA Sideline Reporter Cheryl Miller
08 November 2008
TNT NASCAR Contributing Announcer Marc Fein
09 November 2008
TNT NASCAR Analyst Larry McReynolds
10 November 2008
TNT NASCAR Analyst Wally Dallenbach
10 November 2008
Ellen DeGeneres Takes Center Stage to Present a Variety of Performers Hand-Picked from Around the Globe in ELLEN’S EVEN BIGGER REALLY BIG SHOW
At last year’s edition of THE COMEDY FESTIVAL in Las Vegas, Emmy®-winning comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres wowed the crowd by presenting a super-sized variety show that combined her signature comedic style with a massive collection of performances. This November, she’s back with ELLEN’S EVEN BIGGER REALLY BIG SHOW, an all-new showcase of extraordinary performances from around the globe.
10 November 2008
CNN’s Wolf Blitzer to Have One-on-One Interview with Gov. Sarah Palin
Wolf Blitzer will sit down with the former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Wednesday, Nov. 12, in Miami, where the Alaska governor is attending the Republican Governors Association conference. The interview will air throughout the three hours of The Situation Room later that day. Blitzer is scheduled to anchor the show from Florida.
10 November 2008
CNN PUBLIC RELATIONS DISPATCH: CNN’s Heidi Collins Scores Veterans’ Day Interview with Bush
Heidi Collins will interview President George W. Bush on Veterans’ Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. Her interview will appear during The Situation Room beginning at 4 p.m. (ET). In addition to her interview with the president, Collins will anchor the Tuesday edition of CNN Newsroom from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (ET) live from the deck of the aircraft carrier Intrepid.
10 November 2008
All Blacks Star Dan Carter on CNN's Talk Asia
New Zealand rugby star Daniel William Carter, made his debut at the 2002 Under 21 World Cup in South Africa and found himself in an All Blacks jersey soon after. As the All Black's Fly Half, arguably the most flashy and eye-catching position in rugby, Carter is constantly under the spotlight.
11 November 2008
CNN ADOPTS MYCLICK’S IMAGE RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY FOR DIRECT ACCESS TO CNNMOBILE.COM
CNN International in conjunction with MyClick® today announces the launch of CNN MyClick®, an application that allows users to directly connect to CNN’s free* mobile news site at cnnmobile.com utilizing camera mobile devices. Users can now take a picture of a CNN logo and within seconds connect to CNN’s mobile news site to access the latest news headlines, stories and more.
11 November 2008
TNT NASCAR Analyst Kyle Petty
11 November 2008
TNT Holiday Highlights
A listing of TNT's holiday programming.
11 November 2008
TBS Holiday Highlights
A listing of TBS's holiday programming.
11 November 2008 A listing of TCM's holiday programming.
TCM Holiday Highlights
11 November 2008
CNN’s Final Polls Most Accurately Reflect Actual Presidential Vote
The final national and state polls CNN released the week before the presidential election proved to be the most accurate when compared to polls from other independent polling organizations.
12 November 2008
Gov. Sarah Palin Talks with Larry King on Thursday, Nov. 13
Alaska Governor and former Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin talks with Larry King on CNN’s Larry King Live Thursday, November 13th, at 6 p.m. (HKT).
12 November 2008
TNT NASCAR Play-by-Play Announcer Bill Weber
13 November 2008
Discover why ‘India Means Business’ in CNN’s special week
With the world mired in an ongoing financial crisis, attention is turning more than ever towards India’s robust economic growth. CNN International brings its global viewers a week of in-depth live programming, ‘India Means Business’, that puts the country’s economic fortunes firmly in the spotlight.
13 November 2008
TBS Celebrates the Year’s Best Comedy Movies with FUNNIEST MOVIES OF THE YEAR: 2008, One-Hour Special Hosted by Comedian and Master Impressionist Frank Caliendo
The year’s best comedy movies will take center stage on TBS this month as the network presents an all new special, FUNNIEST MOVIES OF THE YEAR: 2008. Hosted by comedian and master impressionist Frank Caliendo (Frank TV, Fox NFL Sunday), this one-hour collection of hilarious movie scenes from the past year will climax with the announcement of the film online fans have chosen as the year’s funniest. Throughout the show, Caliendo will infuse his famous impressions into introductions of the films.
13 November 2008
Vital Signs - New monthly global health programme on CNN International
CNN International is launching ‘Vital Signs’, a new monthly in-depth, global health programme hosted by the network’s chief medical correspondent and practicing neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
13 November 2008
Christiane Amanpour investigates genocide on CNN International's Scream Bloody Murder
As the 60th anniversary of the United Nations’ Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide approaches, CNN’s chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour presents ‘Scream Bloody Murder’. This wide-ranging two-hour documentary investigates the recurring horror of genocide, as well as revealing the extraordinary stories of individuals who have been witness to atrocities and who have appealed to the international community to intervene.
17 November 2008
TBS Announces The Comedy Festival Sponsors
TBS is standing up for laughs with GEICO, Kia Motors America, Inc., Microsoft and the TWIX® brand as marketing partners for THE COMEDY FESTIVAL.
17 November 2008
Kings of Stoner Comedy Take the Hot Seat for CHEECH & CHONG ROASTED, Hosted by Brad Garrett and Starring Tom Arnold, Geraldo Rivera, Penn & Teller, Wilmer Valderrama, Greg Giraldo, The Rev. Al Sharpton and Shelby Chong, With Special Appearances by Steve Carell and Andy Dick
Cheech & Chong, the stoner pair who dominated the comedy scene in the 1970s and ’80s and recently reunited for their Light Up America tour, will take their place in THE COMEDY FESTIVAL hot seat to be roasted by close friends and fellow comedians in TBS’s one-hour comedy event CHEECH & CHONG ROASTED.
18 November 2008
HONG KONG’S LAST GOVERNOR CHRIS PATTEN ON CNN’S TALK ASIA
Former European Commissioner and statesman Chris Patten, best known as the last governor of Hong Kong speaks to CNN’s Anjali Rao for the latest edition of TALK ASIA. He gives his thoughts on U.S. President elect Barack Obama, what Obama must do to tackle the global financial crisis and his ‘distaste’ for outgoing President George Bush. As Patten revisits a few of his old haunts in Hong Kong he also tells Rao how he got into politics and what he misses most about the city.
19 November 2008
DR. SANJAY GUPTA TO HOST NEW MONTHLY HEALTH PROGRAM ON CNN INTERNATIONAL
CNN’s chief medical correspondent and practicing neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes an in-depth and refreshing look at the world of medicine in VITAL SIGNS, a new monthly, half-hour program on CNN International. From China to Peru and Jerusalem to Japan, Dr. Gupta travels the globe looking for important medical breakthroughs, secrets to aging well and clues that might solve medical mysteries.
19 November 2008
TBS Presents Four Star-Studded Comedy Specials from THE COMEDY FESTIVAL in Las Vegas
An overview of the four specials TBS will be airing from THE COMEDY FESTIVAL in Las Vegas.
19 November 2008
Alicia Keys, John Legend to Perform at Second Annual ‘CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute’
CNN today announced celebrities who will be participating in the second annual “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute,” which honors ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary things in their communities and beyond. Hosted by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, the program will air globally on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27, at 9 p.m. (ET) on CNN/U.S., CNN International and CNN en Español.
20 November 2008
Alicia Keys, John Legend to Perform at Second Annual 'CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute'
CNN today announced celebrities who will be participating in the second annual “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute,” which honors ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary things in their communities and beyond. Hosted by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, the two-hour program will air globally on Friday, November 28 on CNN International.
20 November 2008
CNN’S LIVING GOLF IN SHANGHAI TO KICKSTART 2009 SEASON WITH ‘RACE TO DUBAI’
December’s LIVING GOLF is in Shanghai China for the new ‘Race to Dubai’. This marks the official start of the 2009 European Tour schedule with the HSBC Champions event. The program looks at the revamp of the Tour, how its now only “European’ by name but not by nature and also asking how the Tour can offer more money with the world in the grip of the credit crunch. LIVING GOLF then takes a step back in time to show viewers how the European Tour has evolved since its inception some 30 years ago.
20 November 2008
Casting Crowns, Kristin Chenoweth, Julianne Hough, Darius Rucker and Straight No Chaser Slated to Ring in the Holidays in TNT’s Annual Music Concert CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON
TNT announces the talent lineup for this year's CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON, premiring Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).
21 November 2008
Nandan Nilekani, Co-Founder of Infosys, the Indian IT giant on CNN’s Talk Asia
As part of its live business programming initiative, ‘India Means Business’, CNN’s Andrew Stevens meets with Nandan Nilekani on a special edition of TALK ASIA. The co-founder of Infosys Technologies, the first Indian IT company to list on the NASDAQ, Nilekani is now ready to launch his debut book ‘Imagining India--Ideas for the new Century’. Nilekani speaks to Talk Asia about the impact of the global economic crisis on India and where the country is heading.
24 November 2008
British Executive Lands Top European Job at CNN International
CNN International has appointed award-winning journalist and news executive Deborah Rayner to managing editor for Europe and Africa just one month after she joined the international news network from Channel 4 as CNN’s director of features.
25 November 2008
Ambitious New Ad Campaign Sees Philips Partner With CNN International Around Network’s Groundbreaking New Health Series in Sixth Year of Commercial Association
CNN International and Philips mark the continuation of a six-year long relationship as the global health and well-being company signs as exclusive commercial partner for CNN International’s ambitious first-ever foray into regular health feature programming.
01 December 2008
Turner Broadcasting’s Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media Augments Marketing Department with Two New Key Positions
Expanding its marketing efforts in the multi-platform, digital and brand development arenas, Turner Broadcasting’s Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media group (AYAKM) has named Vicky Free vice president of 360 consumer marketing and Tracy Barash vice president of brand development, it was announced today by Brenda Freeman, chief marketing officer for AYAKM.
01 December 2008
truTV Heads to Hawaii for Exciting New Series MAUI CHOPPER
On the island of Maui, breathtaking beaches are a dream destination for vacationers and inhabitants alike. But with crashing waves, looming cliffs and deep ravines, it’s also the kind of place where a beautiful day can turn into tragedy. When danger strikes, chief helicopter pilot Don Shearer and his crew at Windward Aviation may be the only chance of survival for tourists or residents trapped in life-threatening situations. truTV follows this brave group of first-responders in the exciting new real-life series MAUI CHOPPER, premiering Monday, Dec. 8, at 8 p.m. (ET).
01 December 2008
Owner of the Taj Hotel speaks to CNN’s ‘Fareed Zakaria: GPS’ on Mumbai Attacks
01 December 2008
TNT Announces LEVERAGE Sponsors
TNT is recruiting DirecTV, Hewlett-Packard and the Hyundai for season-long sponsorships around the network’s exciting new series LEVERAGE. TNT will weave each brand through select vehicles promoting the anticipated series, including a commercial-free premiere, interactive consumer experience, product integration and high profile marketing elements. LEVERAGE premieres commercial-free on TNT Sunday, Dec. 7, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), then continues in its regular timeslot, Tuesdays at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), beginning Dec. 9.
02 December 2008
CNN PUBLIC RELATIONS DISPATCH: Amanpour Joins War Crime Prosecutor for CNN.com Live’s Scream Bloody Murder Discussion
On Thursday, Dec. 4 - the same day as the debut of her chilling documentary about genocide - CNN’s chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour joins an in-depth discussion on the subject for CNN.com Live, the Internet’s only live, multi-stream video news service. For CNN Presents: Scream Bloody Murder, Amanpour traveled to the killing fields of Cambodia, Bosnia and Rwanda to understand why millions have been slaughtered even though some people "screamed bloody murder."
02 December 2008
Christiane Amanpour to present nightly programme on CNN International
Globally acclaimed journalist Christiane Amanpour is set to headline a new prime-time line up for Europe, Middle East and Africa on CNN International next year.
02 December 2008
CNN Breaks Fox News' Seven-Year Streak
CNN won total day among P25-54 for the first time since November 2001 as it continued to see its highest prime-time ratings in a decade.
02 December 2008
CNN Statement Regarding Accusations of Network Risking Lives in India
Official CNN Statement:
This story is not true.
CNN has been told by Lynne Shaw that the accusations reported to have been made by her in the UK Press Association story are not accurate. She has no issue with CNN. The alleged broadcast never happened and CNN at no time compromised her or the safety of her husband as reported.
02 December 2008
CNN PUBLIC RELATIONS DISPATCH: CNN Radio Promotes Moody
CNN Radio senior producer Tyler Moody has been promoted to director of audio programming for CNN Radio, it was announced Monday by Jerry DeMink, vice president of CNN News Services.
02 December 2008
King Garners First Interview with President Zardari since Mumbai Attacks
In his first interview since the Mumbai, India, terrorist attacks last week, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari responds to allegations of Pakistan’s possible involvement in the incidents. This exclusive interview with Larry King airs tonight on CNN’s Larry King Live at 9 p.m. (ET). A transcript is available here; framegrabs are available here.
02 December 2008
Blitzer, The Situation Room Claim Top Spot in Critical Time Slot for November
Throughout November, CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer led The Situation Room to become the highest-rated broadcast in its entire three-hour time slot among cable news competition in the 25-54 demographic.
02 December 2008
ANNA COREN JOINS CNN INTERNATIONAL AS HONG KONG-BASED ANCHOR
CNN today announced the appointment of Anna Coren to the network’s Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Hong Kong.
02 December 2008
FASHION’S FIRST LADY DONATELLA VERSACE IN BEIJING ON CNN’S TALK ASIA
03 December 2008
CNN’s Wolf Blitzer to Sit Down with Bill Gates for One-on-One Interview
CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer today will interview Bill Gates, former Microsoft chairman and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The interview will air throughout the three hours of The Situation Room this evening. A transcript is available here.
03 December 2008
Planet in Peril Returns to Examine Clash Between Population Growth, Resources
CNN’s Planet in Peril delves into deepest Africa, dives into shark-infested waters and confronts poachers and corporate greed when the award-winning documentary series returns on Thursday, Dec. 11, with a two-hour examination of the conflict between growing populations and the world’s natural resources.
03 December 2008
TCM Pays Tribute to the SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS® and SAG Life Achievement Honoree James Earl Jones
In celebration of the 15th ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS®, airing live on TNT and TBS Sunday, Jan. 25, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will dedicate two Fridays in January to honor past Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement honorees, as well as this year’s recipient, James Earl Jones.
03 December 2008
Cartoon Network Offers Thanks for November Prime and Total Day Delivery Gains
Cartoon Network had much to be thankful for in November ’08 as monthly delivery results across all targeted kid demos advanced by significant gains compared to the network’s November ’07 performance, according to preliminary data from Nielsen Media Research. Prime time delivery showed the largest increases, rising 14% among kids 2-11, 15% among kids 6-11 and 5% among tweens 9-14. Total day delivery also grew compared to the same 2007 time period, up 6% with kids 2-11, 12% with kids 6-11 and 4% with tweens 9-14.
04 December 2008
Planet in Peril : Battle Lines
‘Planet in Peril : Battle Lines’ delves into deepest Africa, dives into shark-infested waters and confronts poachers and corporate greed when the award-winning documentary series returns to CNN International, with a two-hour examination of the conflict between growing populations and the world’s natural resources.
04 December 2008
Heroic Nanny Talks with CNN in Exclusive TV Interview
CNN’s Paula Hancocks talks with the heroic nanny of Mumbai, Sandra Samuel, who describes dashing past gunmen, scooping up two-year-old Moshe Holtzberg, and escaping from the Chabad House amid the terrorist attacks in Mumbai last week.
04 December 2008
President Clinton tells CNN's Talk Asia: "I'll just try to be a helpful sounding board to her."
William Jefferson Clinton, forty-second President of the United States, joins CNN's Anjali Rao in a special half hour interview on the network's Talk Asia program. President Clinton shares with Rao his advice to the incoming Obama administration, his wife's nomination as the next U.S.Secretary of State, and his likely involvement should Senator Hillary Clinton be confirmed. He also talks about the concessions he has agreed to make so that she could be offered the job.
05 December 2008
Secretary Rice to Appear Sunday on CNN’s Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will appear on CNN’s Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer on Sunday, Dec. 7. As her tenure comes to a close, Rice will discuss her legacy, her successor and key issues that will carry into the Obama administration, including the fight against international terrorism and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
05 December 2008
Boomerang Celebrates the Season With a Month-Long CHRISTMAS PARTY
Boomerang, Turner Broadcasting System’s commercial-free classic cartoon network, will present holiday specials of yesteryear throughout December as part of a month-long CHRISTMAS PARTY. An hour and a half of holiday programming will entertain families every Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. (ET/PT), culminating in a 30-hour marathon of cheer beginning at 9 a.m. (ET/PT) on Christmas Eve.
08 December 2008
Headline News Announces Weekend Show with Money Coach Clark Howard
Headline News today announced that nationally syndicated radio show host and money coach Clark Howard will debut a new weekend program on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009. Every week, Clark Howard will help viewers make smart financial decisions in all aspects of their lives as they face an increasingly dire economy. Howard’s mantra each show: Help viewers “save more, spend less and avoid getting ripped off!”
08 December 2008
Wolf Blitzer Re-ups; John King Takes Helm of New Four-Hour Sunday Program
Following an election year in which its innovative coverage set new records for viewership and outdrew both the broadcast and cable news networks on Election Night, CNN is ensuring that Wolf Blitzer will continue serving as its lead political anchor through the next presidential race, while tapping John King to lead a bold new Sunday block of political programming.
08 December 2008
5 Million Viewers Tune in for Premiere TNT Thrilling New Series LEVERAGE
TNT scored another big hit with LEVERAGE, which premiered Sunday, Dec. 7, to an audience of 5 million viewers, while THE LIBRARIAN: CURSE OF THE JUDAS CHALICE scored 5.4 million viewers.
09 December 2008
CNN.com Puts Users at Forefront of Planet in Peril: Battle Lines
CNN.com complements the second installment of CNN’s award-winning Planet in Peril documentary series with an online investigation of environmental conflicts around the world through Web-exclusive content including interactive maps, commentaries, slideshows, blogs, video logs and photo galleries.
09 December 2008
ROBOT CHICKEN Season Premiere Buoys Adult Swim to Double-Digit Delivery, Ratings Growth Among All Targeted Adults
Adult Swim claimed weekly victory once more among ad-supported basic cable for #1 total day delivery of young adults thanks to the outstanding 4th season premiere of Seth Green’s8 and Matt Senriech’s ROBOT CHICKEN (Sunday, 11:30 p.m.), according to preliminary data from Nielsen Media Research.
10 December 2008
SPORTS, NBA AND CINEDIGM ANNOUNCE LIVE 3D HD BROADCAST OF NBA ALL-STAR SATURDAY NIGHT TO CINEMA MULTIPLEXES NATIONWIDE
Turner Sports, The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM) today announced that they will team up to broadcast TNT’s coverage of NBA All-Star Saturday Night in Live 3D to 80 digitally-equipped theaters across the United States. The announcement represents the first-ever fully marketed deal to deliver an NBA sporting event to the public in Live 3D.
10 December 2008
TBS Sets New Ad-Supported Cable Record for Primetime Delivery of Adults 18-34
TBS is on track to set a new ad-supported cable record as it takes position as ad-supported cable’s #1 network in primetime delivery of adults 18-34 for the year.
10 December 2008
Record-Breaking Original Programming Drives TNT to Sixth Consecutive Year as Ad-Supported Cable’s #1 Network Among Adults 25-54 in Total Day
Driven in large part by the success of its high-profile original series, TNT has once again secured its place as ad-supported cable’s #1 network in total day delivery of adults 25-54.
10 December 2008
truTV Scores Network Records in Delivery of Key Demos During First Year of New Branding
As it nears the end of its first year as truTV, the network is celebrating a number of victories, including best-ever deliveries of male viewers in the network’s 17-year history and a significant drop in the network’s median age.
10 December 2008
Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup Save the Day Once More in 10th Anniversary Special, THE POWERPUFF GIRLS RULE!!!
Super-powered sisters Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup take to the skies once more for their biggest battle yet in THE POWERPUFF GIRLS RULE!!!, a brand new half-hour animated special to air on Monday, Jan. 19, at 8 p.m. (ET, PT). To help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking Emmy® Award-winning series The Powerpuff Girls, Cartoon Network tapped acclaimed series creator Craig McCracken, to select his favorite episodes for a 14-hour marathon from 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. (ET, PT) to lead in to the world premiere of THE POWERPUFF GIRLS RULE!!! (TV-Y7FV) on Jan. 19.
11 December 2008
Michael Wright Named Executive Vice President, Head of Programming, TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies
Turner Entertainment Networks announces three major promotions as part of a consolidation of the programming department.
11 December 2008
Tickets to the SAG Awards®, a Las Vegas Weekend Getaway, Hollywood Movie Premiere Tickets, Celebrity Cooking Lesson and Autographed Collectibles will be Auctioned to the Public to Benefit the SAG Foundation
Los Angeles, California - The Screen Actors Guild Awards® will kick off its ninth annual online auction to benefit the SAG Foundation on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. PST at www.sagawards.org/auction. This first in a three-part auction series features two tickets for this year’s Actors® ceremonies and Gala; one-of-a-kind SAG Awards® television and movie memorabilia, red carpet bleacher seats and a VIP backstage tour; a first-ever private SAG Awards dinner party; a cooking lesson with the SAG Awards chef; a Caesars Palace Las Vegas weekend getaway; tickets to a Hollywood movie premiere; and a fashion makeover from the TV Guide Network.
12 December 2008
'CNN TODAY' AND 'TALK ASIA' TAKE PRESTIGIOUS ASIAN TELEVISION AWARDS
'CNN Today' and 'Talk Asia', two of CNN's flagship programs produced in the network's regional headquarters in Hong Kong, scooped prizes at the prestigious Asian Television Awards held yesterday in Singapore.
12 December 2008
CNN Reorganizes D.C. Assignments as New Administration, Congress Approach
In the wake of its highly acclaimed coverage of the presidential election campaign, CNN is redeploying some of its Washington-based correspondents in preparation for the new Obama administration and the incoming 111th Congress.
12 December 2008
SRI LANKAN CRICKET LEGEND SANATH JAYASURIYA ON CNN'S TALK ASIA
This left-handed batsman earned a reputation as one of the world’s most feared batsmen, someone whose ferocious hitting helped revolutionize the one-day game. Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya, recently recalled to Sri Lanka's one-day squad for a tri-series with Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in January, has a staggering 421 one-day internationals to his name. The 39-year old is far from slowing down and he discusses with CNN’s Hugh Riminton on TALK ASIA this week,how he went from a Sri Lankan fishing village to becoming the country's national treasure, how his fame in some part helped his mother survive the South Asian Tsunami in 2004, and his thoughts on the dramatic changes that cricket is currently undergoing.
15 December 2008
Cartoon Network’s TOTAL DRAMA ISLAND Finale Sets New Records: Performance Leads Cartoon Network to Prime Time Win Against Competition
The highly anticipated finale to Cartoon Network’s TOTAL DRAMA ISLAND (Thursday, 9 p.m.)—television’s first animated competitive reality series—proved explosive in many ways, most importantly by setting all-new audience delivery records for the network, according to preliminary data from Nielsen Media Research.
18 December 2008
Red Carpet Fan Bleacher Seats, Set Visits to Top Entertainment Shows, Award Show Memorabilia and Unique Autographed Collectibles Auctioned to the Public at www.sagawards.org/auction to Benefit the SAG Foundation
The Screen Actors Guild Awards® kicked off its ninth annual online auctions to benefit the SAG Foundation at www.sagawards.org/auction with a Holiday Auction on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008.
18 December 2008
PEOPLE and Entertainment Industry Foundation to Celebrate Actors’ Goodwill at SAG Awards® Gala
PEOPLE magazine and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) will co-host the official SAG Awards® Gala, held immediately following the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® Sunday, Jan. 25, on the back lot of the Shrine Exposition Center.
18 December 2008 Jeff Margolis, executive producer and director of the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®, has announced the creative team for this year’s Actors® honors. The entire team of talented producers and artists behind the previous two SAG Awards® are returning to create this year’s ceremonies.
Key Creative Team Returns for the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®
18 December 2008
NBA TV Celebrates the 2008 Holiday Season with a Special Featuring Musical Performances by Robin Thicke, Yung LA featuring T.I., Soulja Boy, Bobby Valentino and More
NBA TV will televise the “2008 NBA TV Holiday Special” on Tues., Dec. 23 at 11 p.m. ET featuring a review of the best NBA moments of the year. Hosted by TNT analyst Kenny “The Jet” Smith and NBA TV host Ahmad Rashad, the hour-long special will also include in-studio musical performances by some of today’s hottest performers including Robin Thicke, Yung LA featuring T.I., Soulja Boy, Bobby Valentino and DB, as well as 15-year-old Kayla Briana, daughter of Kenny Smith.
19 December 2008
Look Around You is Newest Addition to Adult Swim’s Comedy Line-Up
Adult Swim has picked up 14 episodes of the British comedy hit Look Around You, set to air Sunday nights at 1 a.m. (ET, PT) beginning Jan. 18. Created, written and produced by Robert Popper and Peter Serafinowicz, Look Around You is a nostalgic comedy series offering parodies of educational programs of the ’70s and early ’80 s. And while each episode offers a unique, scientific dissection of the surrounding world, it teaches viewers absolutely nothing. Popper and Serafinowicz star in the show and wrote and performed the music for the series.
19 December 2008
Weekend Programming Reflects on a Year of News in 2008
Special year-end editions of Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer, Reliable Sources and After Party will air in the final weekend of 2008, Saturday, Dec. 27 and Sunday, Dec. 28.
22 December 2008
NEW THAI PRIME MINISTER ABHISIT VEJJAJIVA'S FIRST INTERVIEW AFTER TAKING OFFICE
At the age of just 44, Abhisit Vejjajiva is Thailand's youngest Prime Minister in more than 60 years. Perhaps more importantly, he is Thailand's third prime minister in just four months, appointed after a period of immense upheaval. On this week's TALK ASIA, the new Prime Minister sits down with CNN's Dan Rivers for his first interview after taking office.
29 December 2008
HLN Announces Weekend Show with Money Coach Clark Howard
HLN has announced that nationally syndicated radio show host and money coach Clark Howard will debut a new weekend program on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009. Every week, Clark Howard will help viewers make smart financial decisions in all aspects of their lives as they face an increasingly dire economy. Howard’s mantra each show: Help viewers “save more, spend less and avoid getting ripped off!”
05 January 2009
CNN’s Velshi Helps CNN Radio Listeners Get Their Money Back with New Series
After a 2008 economic crisis that left few unscathed, CNN’s chief business correspondent Ali Velshi kick starts the new year with a weeklong series of CNN Radio programming guiding listeners through the financial challenges of the moment and the months to come.
06 January 2009 After three decades in fashion, Vivienne Westwood remains the toast of catwalks around the world. Widely recognized for her trademark punk style, corsets and very high heels, she remains closely involved in all aspects of her label and business. This week, TALK ASIA tours her retrospective in Hong Kong which showcases a colourful chronological walk through her world of design. Dame Westwood discusses the key exhibition pieces and then sits down with host Anjali Rao to chat about pioneering punk, The Sex Pistols and her career path from an English teacher to British style icon. (Images are available here)
Queen Of Punk Vivienne Westwood Appears On Talk Asia
06 January 2009
Blitzer Leads The Situation Room to No. 1 Among Younger Viewers in 2008
Throughout a record-breaking year for CNN, more viewers in the 25-54 demographic turned to CNN during the 5 p.m. hour than to any other cable news channel. Additionally, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.,was No. 1 among 18-34 and 18-49 viewers in 2008.
07 January 2009
CNN, Fortune Partner in Investigation of Bernard Madoff Scandal
CNN’s Christine Romans and Fortune’s Andy Serwer will host a special hour-long investigative report on CNN/U.S. examining disgraced financier Bernard “Bernie” Madoff and how he allegedly perpetrated one of the largest investor frauds ever committed by an individual. “Madoff: Secrets of a Scandal – A CNN-Fortune Special Investigation” will air on Saturday, Jan. 10, and Sunday, Jan. 11, at 8 p.m. (ET).
07 January 2009
CNN Public Relations Dispatch: Velshi Embarks on Mission to Get His and CNN Viewers’ Money Back
CNN’s chief business correspondent Ali Velshi has gone multiplatform on a personal assignment to help his viewers keep afloat amid the current financial crisis.
08 January 2009
Sam Feist Named Vice President of D.C.-based Programming for CNN/U.S.
CNN political director Sam Feist has been named vice president of Washington-based programming, it was announced today by David Bohrman, senior vice president and the network’s Washington bureau chief. Feist will continue to report to Bohrman in this role.
08 January 2009
Blitzer, Cooper to Spearhead CNN’s The Inauguration of Barack Obama
CNN will provide a front row seat for viewers worldwide with live coverage leading up to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday, Jan. 20, including the swearing-in ceremony and the inauguration parade. As part of live and in-depth coverage for The Inauguration of Barack Obama, members of the Best Political Team on Television will fan out across the nation’s capital on Inauguration Day to cover every angle of Obama’s official first day in office.
09 January 2009
Witness history in the making - The Inauguration of Barack Obama
Building upon the network’s record-breaking coverage of the presidential campaign and election, CNN will provide a front row seat for viewers worldwide leading up to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama. Airing Tuesday, January 20th from 6 p.m. (Hong Kong time), extensive coverage includes the swearing-in ceremony (midnight Hong Kong time) and the inauguration parade. (Images are available here)
09 January 2009
CNN.com partners with Facebook to offer unprecedented social community interaction around inauguration day
As the world tunes in to see Barack Obama officially sworn in as the next President of the United States, CNN.com and Facebook will enable users to connect and engage with each other while watching live all the events of Inauguration Day on CNN.com Live, the Internet’s only multi-stream live video news service. (Images are available here)
09 January 2009
Cheney, Pelosi to Appear on Final Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer
CNN’s lead political anchor Wolf Blitzer will host Vice President Dick Cheney and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for the final Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer on Sunday, Jan. 11.
09 January 2009
CNN Worldwide Has Best Year Ever in 2008
Anderson Cooper 360° ranks No. 1 at 10 p.m. for the first time, while The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer is top-rated for the first time at 5 p.m. HLN delivers another record year, and CNN Digital Network ranks No. 1 YTD in 2008.
12 January 2009 Classically trained and multi-talented, Wang Leehom is one of Asia’s leading singer/songwriters, credited with revolutionizing ‘Mando-pop’ (Mandarin popular music). He broke conventional popstar stereotypes by starring in Ang Lee’s erotic thriller ‘Lust, Caution’ while his new project sees him debut as a conductor for Hong Kong’s Philharmonic Orchestra. This week, TALK ASIA goes backstage with the 32-year old as he tells CNN’s Anjali Rao of his road to fame, swapping the mic for a baton and being in the public eye for over a decade. (Images are available here)
Asian Music Superstar Wang Leehom Appears On Talk Asia
13 January 2009
CNN International Doubles Distribution in United Kingdom
CNN International will double its distribution in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, Jan. 15, when it begins providing its services to more than 13.8 million homes subscribed to Freeview, a U.K.-based digital broadcast service.
13 January 2009
CNN’s God Warriors Adds duPont to List of Prestigious Awards
The highly acclaimed CNN Presents: God’s Warriors continues to garner prestigious awards into 2009 as the Christiane Amanpour documentary received an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism on Monday, Jan. 12. The university cited the documentary for providing a “global documentation of the rise of religious fundamentalism.”
13 January 2009
Larry King Interviews President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush
In one of their final interviews before leaving the White House, President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush talk with Larry King, reflecting on the past eight years of the Bush administration and its legacy. The interview, from the White House Library, airs Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 9 p.m. (ET) on Larry King Live. A transcript is available here, and images are available here.
13 January 2009
CNN International reaches 13.8 million* more households in the UK with Freeview launch on 15th January
CNN International, Europe’s leading international news channel** launches to more than 13.8 million homes with Freeview on 15th January 2009, more than doubling the network’s current UK distribution. The move marks the network’s first foray into the UK DTT space and is an acknowledgement that consumer demand for world news and feature stories with global perspective is acute and growing amongst UK audience.
13 January 2009
CNN International’s coverage of Davos 2009 puts viewer engagement centre stage
At a time of unprecedented global economic uncertainty, presidents, prime ministers and CEOs convene at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland to discuss the global agenda. What decisions should they take? What topics should they discuss? With leaders arguably needing to be ever more accountable to public opinion, CNN’s ambitious audience initiatives will involve viewers more than ever before, with the network encouraging questions to global leaders directly on air and online.
13 January 2009
CNN International Teams Up With YouTube for Davos Initiative Ahead of World Economic Forum 2009
At a time of unparalleled global concern about the economic climate, CNN International’s focus on the World Economic Forum puts the general public at the heart of its coverage with an ambitious social networking initiative with YouTube.
14 January 2009
CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards 2009
CNN International and MultiChoice this week officially launched the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2009 Awards. The winners of these prestigious annual Awards will be announced at a gala ceremony to be held in Durban, South Africa in July 2009.
14 January 2009
CNN International’s coverage of Davos 2009 puts viewer engagement centre stage
At a time of unprecedented global economic uncertainty, presidents, prime ministers and CEOs convene at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland to discuss the global agenda. With leaders arguably needing to be ever more accountable to public opinion, CNN’s ambitious audience initiatives will involve viewers more than ever before, with the network encouraging questions to global leaders directly on air and online.
14 January 2009
Cartoon Network Launches First AAA, Browser-Based MMOG for Kids
Cartoon Network New Media along with its development partner, Grigon Entertainment, announced today the launch of its AAA, browser-based massively multiplayer online game (MMOG), Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFall.
14 January 2009 Linda Yaccarino has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer of Turner Entertainment Ad Sales/ Marketing and Acquisitions. Yaccarino will continue to oversee all ad sales and sales marketing efforts for Turner’s leading entertainment television brands: TNT “We Know Drama,” TBS “Very Funny” and truTV “Not Reality. Actuality.” Yaccarino’s added duties include oversight of program acquisitions for these networks, as well as Peachtree TV, Turner’s Atlanta broadcast station.
Linda Yaccarino Elevated to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
15 January 2009 In one of the most ringing endorsements of the growth of online video, 2008 was a banner year for CNN.com’s video usage as the site served nearly 1.5 Billion video streams. The figures represent an 86% increase over 2007. (Source: Omniture SiteCatalyst, Jan. – Dec 2008)
CNN.com annual video streams up 86% to 1.5 billion
15 January 2009 Love them or hate them it's hard to ignore them - this month’s ‘The Screening Room’ meets the critics. Millions of moviegoers use their critical verdicts to decide which films to watch. Yet cinematic history is full of box office triumphs which defied critical condemnation. What's the relationship between critics and film-makers? (Images are available here)
CNN's The Screening Room Meets With Film Critics
15 January 2009
CNN.com Engages Users with Live Video, Interactive Features for Inauguration
On Inauguration Day, CNN.com will provide special coverage of the presidential inauguration and all related events in their entirety through a wide variety of elements, including live streaming and on-demand video, photo galleries, audio slideshows, interactive maps and in-depth articles.
15 January 2009
John King to Interview President-elect Barack Obama
CNN’s John King will travel to a manufacturing factory in Bedford Heights, Ohio, to interview President-elect Barack Obama for an exclusive interview before being sworn in as president on Tuesday, Jan. 20. A transcript is available here.
16 January 2009
Obama, Axelrod, Gillespie to Appear on First State of the Union with John King
President-elect Barack Obama, senior Obama adviser David Axelrod, Bush White House press secretary Dana Perino and Bush White House counselor Ed Gillespie will all appear on the inaugural broadcast of State of the Union with John King on Sunday, Jan. 18. CNN anchor John King will broadcast live from the Newseum in Washington, D.C., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ET). Images are available here.
16 January 2009
CNN Enlists iReporters to Capture ‘The Moment’ of Obama’s Oath
CNN Worldwide plans to create the most unique view of the exact moment U.S. President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath of office on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at noon (ET). Using Microsoft Photosynth technology, CNN and Microsoft Corp. will produce the first “synth” of a major historical moment.
16 January 2009
CNN to Air Entire Martin Luther King Jr. ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
CNN will replay Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech in its entirety on Monday, Jan. 19, at noon (ET) as part of the network’s MLK Day programming.
16 January 2009
CNN to Launch Special Inauguration Coverage during MLK Weekend
Anchors Wolf Blitzer, Campbell Brown, Anderson Cooper, John King, Larry King and Soledad O’Brien, joined by members of the Best Political Team on Television, will kick off CNN’s live, special coverage of the inauguration of Barack Obama during the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.
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16 January 2009
CNN PUBLIC RELATIONS DISPATCH: Blitzer Takes Rare, One-on-One Tour Inside Air Force One
CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer visited Andrews Air Force Base this week for a behind-the-scenes tour of Air Force One with Col. Mark Tillman, pilot for President George W. Bush. Tillman will fly one more official flight on Tuesday, Jan. 20, when Bush returns home to Texas the day Barack Obama takes over as president of the United States. A transcript of the interview is available here.
19 January 2009
Pulitzer Prize - Winning Journalist And Author Thomas Friedman On Talk Asia
Thomas Friedman, one of America’s leading opinion makers on global affairs has his New York Times column syndicated in more than 100 papers around the world while his book ‘The World is Flat’ has sold two million copies since 2005. The three-time Pulitzer Prize winner recently made a trip to Hong and sat down with TALK ASIA to share his insights on President-elect Obama, globalization and the issues facing a planet that is increasingly “Hot, Flat and Crowded”. (Images are available here)
19 January 2009
Vestas enters 2009 with two landmark CNN International sponsorships
The world’s largest wind energy company Vestas Wind Systems A/S begins its 2009 commercial association with CNN International with an online sponsorship of the network’s exclusive collaboration with Facebook around next week’s historic US Presidential Inauguration on 20th January. In a crucially important month for world news, the sustainable energy giant will also reap the benefits of increased brand exposure with online advertising around CNN.com/international’s coverage of the World Economic Forum in Davos from 28th-30th January.
21 January 2009
CNN.com Live shatters daily video streaming record
According to early data, as of January 20th at 3:30 pm (U.S. ET), CNN.com generated more than 136 million page views, while CNN.com Live served more than 21.3 million live video streams globally, shattering its all time total daily streaming record set on Election Day with 5.3 million live streams. (Source: Omniture SiteCatalyst, global). (Images are available here)
21 January 2009
CNN Dominates Cable News Competition During Inauguration Coverage
Nearly 8.5 million viewers turned to CNN for inaugural address while the network also attracted more P25-54 viewers than Fox News and MSNBC combined. Online, CNN.com shattered many previous records.
22 January 2009
TNT and Dove Hair Care Unveil Creative Promotion Around TRUST ME
TNT and Dove Hair Care™ are unveiling a creative and interactive consumer promotion around TNT's newest original series, TRUST ME, a sharp, witty drama from Warner Horizon Television that centers on two best friends working as creative partners at a top-ranked Chicago ad agency. Significant consumer marketing support will enhance the Dove Hair storyline which focuses on providing real women solutions to hair damage, featured within the story arc of the season, and create extensive opportunities for viewers to interact with the Dove Hair brand through custom online marketing tools and a consumer sweepstakes. TNT will later introduce Rolling Rock within key storylines for the series and integrate the brand through a separate marketing sponsorship.
22 January 2009
The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer Joins CNN’s Saturday Lineup
Viewers will get an additional dose of The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer each week, starting Saturday, Jan. 24 when the weekend edition premiers. Every Saturday at 6 p.m. (ET), The Situation Room will include news-making interviews and stories compiled from the weekday editions of the program, as well as fresh perspectives on recent events.
22 January 2009
And the Nominees Are…
Nominations for the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® for outstanding performances in 2008 in five film and eight primetime television categories, as well as for the SAG honors for film and television stunt ensembles, were announced Thursday, Dec. 18, in Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center’s Silver Screen Theater in West Hollywood.
22 January 2009
15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®
23 January 2009 He can't walk down the street in India, without getting mobbed. Now, with the success of the film 'Slumdog Millionaire', Anil Kapoor is firmly in the global spotlight. Kapoor is a Bollywood hero and the star of this month's CNN series 'My City_My Life'. (Images are available here)
'Slumdog Millionaire' Actor Anil Kapoor Tours 'His' Mumbai With CNN's My City_My Life'
23 January 2009 With the fastest serve ever in women’s tour history and 16 grand slam titles under her belt, Venus Williams' position among the world's top players endures more than a decade into her career. On this month’s edition of REVEALED, we follow Williams on court and behind the scenes at the Sony Ericsson Championships in Doha. From the competitor’s perspective, REVEALED watches Williams defeat the world's top four players in succession, going on to claim one of the few titles that until now, remained beyond her reach. (Images are available here)
Seven-Time Grand Slam Tennis Champion Venus Williams On CNN's Revealed
23 January 2009
CNN Digital No.1 on Inauguration Day; Sets Record for Largest Live Video Event in Internet History
The CNN Digital Network’s distinctive and innovative Inauguration Day coverage – from live streaming video to 3-D interactive maps to intimate contributions from users – catapulted the site to the No. 1 position among all news and information sites in every Nielsen Online metric.
26 January 2009
TBS Gets in Gear with GM for New Microseries MY MANNY
TBS is highlighting the features of GM’s all-new 2009 Chevy Traverse Crossover in an upcoming new microseries MY MANNY. Premiering Jan. 28 and airing every Wednesday evening for five consecutive weeks, the microseries will roll out as two 2-minute episodes each week within specialized commercial breaks from Tyler Perry’s HOUSE OF PAYNE. The episodes will encore at tbs.com.
26 January 2009
King Scores Live Prime-time Exclusive Tonight with Illinois Gov. Blagojevich
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich sits with Larry King for an exclusive, live prime-time interview on Larry King Live tonight at 9 p.m. (ET). Blagojevich and King discuss the impeachment trial, with Blagojevich taking viewer calls.
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26 January 2009
NPR’s Ivan Watson Returns to CNN as Correspondent Based in Istanbul
CNN continues to grow its reporting strength with the appointment of Ivan Watson as an international correspondent based in Istanbul, Turkey. Watson returns to CNN from NPR where he has reported from many of the world’s trouble spots in recent years.
27 January 2009
CNN Tops Fox News in Total Day among 25-54 Viewers
As CNN scored for total day among 25-54 viewers in January, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer won from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the key demographic and Anderson Cooper 360° remained No. 1 at 10 p.m. For the inauguration, CNN topped CBS, Fox News and MSNBC in the key demo while CNN Digital set a record for largest live video event in Internet history.
28 January 2009
Thousands of iReporters Capture ‘The Moment’ of President Obama’s Oath
CNN iReporters from all seven continents sent more than 8,000 photos to CNN to help create “The Moment” – a detailed, 360-degree view of the exact moment President Barack Obama took the oath of office. The groundbreaking imagery – using Microsoft Photosynth technology – has been viewed nearly 3 million times at www.CNN.com/TheMoment.
28 January 2009
CNN Appoints Correspondents in Afghanistan, China, United Arab Emirates
CNN Worldwide will add three new international correspondents in Afghanistan, China and the United Arab Emirates. Over the past 12 months, CNN has appointed more than a dozen correspondents in seven new locations as part of an aggressive content ownership strategy.
28 January 2009
NBA All-Star LeBron James to Serve as TNT Analyst for 2009 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam
Perennial NBA All-Star LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers, a participant in the 2004 and 2005 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge, will join TNT’s Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Craig Sager (reporter) as part of the network’s telecast of the 2009 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam on Friday, Feb. 13 at 9 p.m. ET. The Emmy® award-winning studio show Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai will follow the game live from U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix. TNT’s exclusive coverage of the 2009 All-Star Game from Phoenix, AZ will air on Sun., February 15 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
29 January 2009
Amanpour, Zakaria Report Live from Davos for World Economic Forum
CNN’s chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour and world affairs analyst Fareed Zakaria delve into the heart of the World Economic Forum with reports from Davos, Switzerland. Their reports culminate on Sunday, Feb. 1, with a special broadcast of Fareed Zakaria GPS at 1 p.m. followed by Dateline Davos: Obama’s World hosted by Amanpour.
29 January 2009
HLN Scores Most Prime-time Growth of Any Cable News Network
HLN scored double-digit total day and prime-time growth in both total viewers and the demo in January 2009, posting the largest gains in prime of any cable news network. HLN’s growth was fueled by the success of Nancy Grace at 8 p.m., which beat MSNBC’s Countdown with Keith Olbermann in the key P25-54 demo for the second consecutive month, making it the No. 4-ranked program in all of cable news.
29 January 2009
Velshi Chairs ‘Money Summit’ to Examine Economic Challenges Facing President Obama
CNN chief business correspondent Ali Velshi leads a fast-paced panel discussion for CNN’s first “Money Summit,” which looks at a potential deep recession, a collapsing housing market, rising unemployment and exploding budget deficits at all levels of government. This Anderson Cooper 360° special, “CNN Money Summit,” airs on Friday, Jan. 30, at 11 p.m. (ET) and Saturday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. (ET)
29 January 2009
Ashleigh Banfield: Anchor, IN SESSION
30 January 2009
CNN Digital Network Tops All News and Information Sites in 2008
The CNN Digital Network generated nearly 20 billion page views and 17 billion total minutes last year, making it the No. 1 news and information site in 2008 based on recent data from Nielsen Online. Year-end Nielsen figures also reflect that CNNMoney.com was the No. 1 financial news video site in 2008, and CNN Mobile maintained the top spot among all mobile Internet news providers.
30 January 2009
Iran’s foreign minister tells CNN his country is ready to work alongside US President Barack Obama
Iran is ready to work alongside US President Barack Obama to establish better relations between Tehran and Washington, Iranian foreign minister Manuchehr Mottaki tells CNN’s chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour in a debate recorded at the World Economic Forum in Davos, which will air on CNN International on Saturday 31st January.
02 February 2009
CNN's iReport Unveils New Island in Second Life
Building upon the popularity of iReport in the virtual world of Second Life, CNN has relocated to its own island. This island features new ‘in-world’ geographic elements and meeting spaces, including a virtual drive-in theater complete with a snack bar and vintage cars where visitors can view recent in-world iReports, pick up iReport gear to dress their avatars and check out the iReport.com/secondlife page. Images of the new island are available here.
02 February 2009
Cartoon Net's JIB & CRASH to Interview Inspector Clouseau
Viewers looking for an insiders’ look at The Pink Panther 2 will get that opportunity with a new JIB & CRASH integrated promotion on Cartoon Network this February. Cartoon Network’s Hollywood insiders Jib and Crash track down Inspector Clouseau, played by Steve Martin, to get up close and personal with the famous French inspector for a surprise interview. The 60-second comedic piece will run throughout the Cartoon Network commercial schedule the week of Feb. 2, promoting The Pink Panther 2 opening nationwide on Friday, Feb. 6.
02 February 2009
TNT Renews Popular Drama Series LEVERAGE for Second Season
TNT’s critically acclaimed hit series LEVERAGE will be back for a second season.
03 February 2009
TNT Adds Live H-O-R-S-E Game Featuring NBA Players to its 2009 NBA All-Star Programming Lineup on Saturday, February 14
TNT today announced the addition of the popular basketball shot-making game H-O-R-S-E to its programming lineup during its four days of NBA All-Star 2009 coverage from February 12-15, in Phoenix, Arizona. The H-O-R-S-E game will air live during TNT’s two-hour Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai (5 - 7 p.m. ET) on Saturday, February 14. Participants for the event will be announced at a later date.
04 February 2009
U.S. Airways Pilot, Crew Join King on Feb. 9 to Recount Hudson River Crash
CNN’s Larry King sits with U.S. Airways pilot Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III, along with First Officer Jeffrey Skiles and flight attendants Sheila Dail, Doreen Welsh and Donna Dent, on Larry King Live on Monday, Feb. 9, at 9 p.m. (ET) to recount their survival after an emergency water landing in New York’s Hudson River.
05 February 2009
TBS Expands Order for Tyler Perry’s MEET THE BROWNS, from Debmar-Mercury, to 80 Episodes
Following on the heels of a highly successful 10-episode run, TBS has agreed to expand its licensing of Tyler Perry’s MEET THE BROWNS, owned by Perry and distributed by Debmar-Mercury, to a total of 80 episodes.
06 February 2009
CNN Plans Special Coverage of President’s First Prime-time News Conference
CNN anchors Wolf Blitzer, Campbell Brown, Anderson Cooper and John King, joined by members of the Best Political Team on Television, will provide viewers with live, expansive coverage and analysis of President Barack Obama’s first prime-time news conference on Monday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. The team will broadcast live from the state-of-the-art Election Center in New York, the center of CNN’s record-breaking coverage of the 2008 presidential election.
06 February 2009
TNT Delivers Slam Dunk Ratings as LA Lakers @ Boston Celtics Becomes Most Watched Regular Season Game on TNT Since 1996
TNT, the exclusive home of the 2009 NBA All-Star Game, scored with its NBA Finals rematch between the LA Lakers and Boston Celtics on Thurs., Feb. 5 earning a 2.7 US rating for the match-up making it the most watched NBA game of the season on cable (4,311,000 viewers), most watched on cable since Christmas Day 2004 (Pistons @ Pacers), and the most watched NBA telecast on TNT since Bulls @ Lakers on Feb. 2, 1996.
09 February 2009
NBA Digital Announces Launch of NBA.com All-Star Scene Providing Unprecedented All-Access Coverage of NBA All-Star 2009
NBA Digital today announced the launch of NBA.com All-Star Scene, a landmark innovation in online sports coverage that will include NBA players, celebrities and VIPs utilizing small handheld video devices and mobile phones throughout NBA All-Star 2009 in Phoenix to deliver fans exclusive content shortly after it is captured.
09 February 2009
Cartoon Network Picks Up Second Season of Lucasfilm Ltd.’s STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS Television Series
After debuting to record numbers and claiming the #1 series across the entire basic cable landscape in 2008 and through January 2009 with boys 6-11, Cartoon Network announced today that it has picked-up a second season of the hit CG-animated series STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, from creator George Lucas and Lucasfilm Animation. Slated to premiere in the fall of 2009, the second season will continue to take audiences on new and exciting adventures, combining the legendary storytelling of Lucasfilm with innovative animation. The season one finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars airs on Cartoon Network Friday, March 20 at 9 pm ET/PT.
09 February 2009 Film director John Woo is arguably one of the most influential directors today and his two-part historical epic ‘Red Cliff’ marks a return to China for Woo. Widely recognized for his stylized Hong Kong action films such as ‘A Better Tomorrow’ and ‘The Killer’, Woo moved to Hollywood with successes such as ‘Face Off’ and ‘Mission Impossible 2’. CNN's Talk Asia visits the set of his latest film ‘Red Cliff’ and then attends the premier of ‘Red Cliff 2’ in Hong Kong with Woo. The director also sits down with Anjali Rao to tell her about working with such stars as Tom Cruise and Nicholas Cage. Woo also tells some of his own stories of growing up in the slums of Hong Kong. (Images are available
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13 February 2009 Zheng Jie is currently the highest-ranked women’s tennis player in Asia. The 25-year-old came to prominence last year with a stunning win at Wimbledon over then number one ranked player Ana Ivanovic, making it to the semi-finals. China’s new tennis hero appears on this weekend’s TALK ASIA with CNN’s Anjali Rao. Zheng discusses her moment of glory at Wimbledon, winning a medal at the Beijing Olympics, and she also reveals what lies ahead for her. (Images are available here)
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Legendary Filmmaker John Woo On CNN's Talk Asia
Soledad O’Brien Leads CNN’s Network-Wide From Lincoln to Obama
Anchor and special correspondent Soledad O’Brien leads a CNN special live event, From Lincoln to Obama, on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ET). Along with Newsroom anchors Don Lemon and Kyra Phillips, O’Brien and CNN will take a network-wide look at the bridge between the times of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama on the bicentennial celebration of Lincoln’s birth.
Turner Sports to Deliver Live Coverage of NBA All-Star Via TNT OverTime Extra on NBA.com and New Application on Apple App Store
As the NBA All-Stars align and prepare to rise up in Phoenix, Turner Sports announced today that for the first time ever unique camera angles providing specialized coverage of NBA All-Star Saturday Night presented on TNT by State Farm and the 2009 NBA All-Star Game will be available via a new application on the Apple App Store, as well as on TNT OverTime Extra on NBA.com, which will integrate a real-time feed of Facebook® status updates.
Jaconi Joins State of the Union with John King as Executive Producer
Michelle Jaconi, a 12-year veteran of NBC’s Meet the Press, will join CNN Worldwide as executive producer of State of the Union with John King, the network’s bold new Sunday block of programming that blends newsmaker interviews, political analysis, national and world affairs, cultural segments, media analysis and commentary.
OPEC Secretary General urges Russia to cut production on CNN's Marketplace Middle East
Abdalla Salem El-Badri, Secretary General OPEC told CNN’s John Defterios in an exclusive interview today, “For the non-OPEC I visit Russia, I talked to the president, I talked to the minister and I urged them that you know they should join us in a cutting production and I'm taking this opportunity to ask also Norway and Mexico to join us, because if the market collapse it's not of the benefit of anybody.”
Asia's Tennis Sensation Zheng Jie On CNN's Talk Asia
Anderson Cooper 360°’s Second ‘Money Summit’ will Examine Economic Stimulus Package
CNN chief business correspondent Ali Velshi leads a fast-paced panel discussion for CNN’s second “Money Summit,” which looks at the economic stimulus package and the timeline for how quickly it might reverse the effects of a wealth destroying recession. This Anderson Cooper 360° special, “CNN Money Summit,” airs on Tuesday, February 17, at 11 p.m. (ET) and will re-air Friday, Feb 20 at 11p.m. (ET)
TNT SCORES WITH ITS EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE OF THE 2009 NBA ALL-STAR GAME
TNT's exclusive coverage of the 2009 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday delivered a 4.1 US HH Rating, representing a 6% increase from the prior year, and 6,855,000 Total Viewers, up 8% from last year's telecast, according to Nielsen's Fast Nationals. The West, led by co-MVP's Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, defeated the East Squad 146-119.
Live Simulcast of the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® on TNT and TBS Honoring the Year’s Outstanding Performances Moves to Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010
Screen Actors Guild Awards moves to new date in 2010.
World's Untold Stories: A Forgotten People
They are an impoverished and persecuted minority living in a remote part of one of the world's most repressive nations. And they are risking their lives to leave. Next week's 'WORLD'S UNTOLD STORIES' tracks the journey of Rohingya refugees, fleeing western Myanmar where they are denied citizenship, freedom of movement, property rights, are harassed and forced into labor. (Images are available here)
Cartoon Network Prime Time Charts Double-Digit Gains Across All Kids Demos
Across a highly competitive week for boys’ viewership, Cartoon Network ranked #1 among basic cable networks for prime time delivery of boys 6-11 and 9-14, according to preliminary data from Nielsen Media Research. Fueled by stellar performances from two new episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Friday, 9 and 9:30 p.m.) and the network premiere of Pokémon 11: Giratina & The Sky Warrior (Friday, 7-9 p.m.), Cartoon Network’s overall prime time delivery of key kids demos across the week increased between 27% and 35%, compared to the same time period in 2008.
CNN International collects GOLD for 'My South Africa' advertising campaign in the Internationalist Awards for Innovation in Media