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07 March 2008
15th ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS® KEY DEADLINES AND EVENTS ANNOUNCED
Los Angeles, California – The key deadlines and events leading up to the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® -- the night that actors honor their own -- were announced today by SAG Awards® Committee Chair Yale Summers. The prestigious industry event annually honors outstanding performances in motion pictures and primetime television, including the distinctive ensemble awards.
15th ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS® KEY DEADLINES AND EVENTS ANNOUNCED
Los Angeles, California – The key deadlines and events leading up to the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® -- the night that actors honor their own -- were announced today by SAG Awards® Committee Chair Yale Summers. The prestigious industry event annually honors outstanding performances in motion pictures and primetime television, including the distinctive ensemble awards.
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).
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
02 June 2008
Former British Open Champion Ian Baker-Finch Joins TNT PGA Championship and British Open Championship Coverage and British Open Championship Coverage
Turner Network Television (TNT) announced today a multi-year agreement with former British Open champion Ian Baker-Finch to join the network as an analyst for its coverage of professional golf, including the British Open, PGA Championship, PGA Grand Slam of Golf and President’s Cup.
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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03 July 2008
CNN International Produces Its First Multimedia UGC Brand Campaign For South African Tourism As Part Of Three Year Advertising Deal
CNN International has joined with South African Tourism (SA Tourism) to produce its first ever user generated content driven advertising solution, geared towards raising the profile of South Africa to CNN’s elite audience of business and leisure travellers.
11 July 2008
THE CLOSER, TNT’s Hit Crime Drama, Returns for a Fourth Season
In 2005, TNT’s THE CLOSER became the hottest new series on cable television, winning a legion of fans and stunning the industry with record ratings. The series attracted an even bigger audience in 2006 and again in 2007, when THE CLOSER’s season finale in September drew nearly 10 million viewers – a new cable record. Now the ground-breaking series is back for a fourth season, beginning Monday, July 14, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).
11 July 2008
Academy Award® Winner Holly Hunter Returns for Second Gripping Season of TNT’s Provocative Drama Series SAVING GRACE
After scoring big during its first season both with audiences and critics, TNT’s groundbreaking original series SAVING GRACE is set to return for a stunning second season. The top-rated drama series stars Academy Award®-winner Holly Hunter (The Piano) as an intense Oklahoma City police detective with a fiery spirit and audacious life. SAVING GRACE also features an outstanding ensemble that includes Leon Rippy (Deadwood), Kenneth Johnson (The Shield), Bailey Chase (Las Vegas), Bokeem Woodbine (The Big Hit), Gregory Cruz (Criminal Minds), Dylan Minnette with Lorraine Toussaint (Any Day Now), and Laura San Giacomo (Just Shoot Me). The second season of SAVING GRACE launches Monday, July 14 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT).
11 July 2008
Celebrities Reveal the Influences on Their Lives and Careers In TCM PRESENTS ELVIS MITCHELL: UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Original Series Hosted by Acclaimed Film Critic/Interviewer Elvis Mitchell
Interview Series to Feature Bill Murray, Laurence Fishburne, Edward Norton, Joan Allen, Quentin Tarantino, Sydney Pollack, Richard Gere and John Leguizamo
11 July 2008
Peachtree TV Goes Behind the Scenes As Atlanta-Born, Multi-Grammy Winner Monica Searches for a Hit Song in THE SINGLE: MONICA
One-Hour Original Special to Premiere Tuesday, Aug. 5,
Following Special Hosted Presentation of Tyler Perry’s Diary of a Mad Black Woman
14 July 2008
CNN en Español presenta especiales Voto 2008 rumbo a las elecciones presidenciales de los Estados Unidos
A partir del viernes 18 de julio, una entrega quincenal en donde los principales presentadores del canal analizarán los temas más relevantes en la contienda electoral
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
15 July 2008
Christina Ricci to Guest-Star on TNT’s Provocative Drama SAVING GRACE for Three-Episode Arc
Golden Globe® and Emmy® nominee Christina Ricci (The Opposite of Sex, Monster) has signed to guest-star on TNT’s provocative drama SAVING GRACE for a three-episode arc.
15 July 2008
TNT’s THE CLOSER Scores as Ad-Supported Cable’s #1 Series Telecast for the Year-to-Date, With More than 7.8 Million Viewers
With more than 7.8 million viewers tuning in, TNT’s hit series THE CLOSER returned last night with a bang, ranking as ad-supported cable’s top series telecast for the year-to-date among viewers, households and adults 25-54, according to Cable Fast Nationals. SAVING GRACE followed with a strong showing of 5.2 million viewers, coming in behind THE CLOSER as ad-supported cable’s #2 season premiere for the year-to-date among households.
16 July 2008
TCM’s Popular SUMMER UNDER THE STARS Festival Returns for Sixth Year
For the sixth consecutive year, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is dedicating all of August to its SUMMER UNDER THE STARS movie festival, in which each of the 31 days showcases a Hollywood legend for an entire 24 hours. Among the highlights of this year’s event are a Fred Astaire/Gene Kelly dance-off (Aug. 16-17); back-to-back days dedicated to Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis (Aug. 26-27) and Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy (Aug. 30-31); and two days dedicated to recently deceased actors Richard Widmark (Aug. 11) and Charlton Heston (Aug. 28).
17 July 2008
International Edition Of CNN.Com Reports Record 250% Year-On-Year Increase In Video Usage
Video usage for the international edition of CNN.com is up a record 250% on this time last year. The news comes a nine months on the heels of the global re-launch of CNN.com when users were introduced to an enhanced online destination. In the nine months since October 2007, CNN International upped its online video servings by 79%.
21 July 2008
O olhar da CNN International sobre a Amazônia
Os programas World’s Untold Stories e Eco Solutions expõem os segredos e as tentativas de salvação da Floresta Amazônica
23 July 2008
CNN International is First Choice News Channel to Connect with TV and Online Audiences
CNN International maintains its top position as the destination of choice for advertisers wanting to reach upscale television and online audiences across Europe, as more and more people consume news in the digital space.
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
06 August 2008
The NBA Returns to TNT with an Opening Night Doubleheader as Turner Sports Tips off the 2008-09 NBA Season with its 25th Year of Coverage
Turner Network Television (TNT) announced today its NBA regular season schedule, marking Turner Broadcasting’s 25th season of NBA basketball coverage. TNT’s full slate of regular season games includes 10 appearances each by the Cleveland Cavaliers, L.A. Lakers and Phoenix Suns and nine appearances by the defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics.
07 August 2008
CNN en Español presentará una cobertura completa de los Juegos Olímpicos Beijing 2008
La programación especial, a cargo del presentador Diego Bustos, incluirá informes en vivo y actualizaciones desde la sede de los Juegos.
12 August 2008
CNN Doubles U.S. Newsgathering Presence with Expansion into 10 Cities
CNN plans to double its domestic newsgathering presence with new operations in 10 U.S. cities, resulting in an aggressive expansion of its newsgathering in the United States.
12 August 2008
CNN to Air Saddleback Presidential Forum Hosted by Pastor Rick Warren on Saturday, Aug.16
For the first time since winning their parties respective nominations, Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) will both appear during the high-definition CNN broadcast of the Saddleback Civil Forum on Leadership and Compassion. The candidates will speak separately with the forum’s host, pastor and author Dr. Rick Warren and will discuss issues including compassion, faith, values and leadership. The broadcast airs on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. (ET)
13 August 2008
CNN Recruits Key Political Experts for Campaign Coverage
Building upon its winning coverage of the U.S. presidential campaign and other political contests, CNN has added five more top political reporters and commentators to its deep bench of political contributors and analysts.
13 August 2008
Ojo Crítico conversa con los protagonistas del filme “Vicky Cristina Barcelona”
El viernes 15 de agosto a las 11:30 p.m. (hora Colombia), Juan Carlos Arciniegas conversará con Javier Bardem y Penélope Cruz, dos estrellas iberoamericanas que han revolucionado a Hollywood con su particular estilo latino
14 August 2008
Especial sobre política exterior de Estados Unidos hacia los países de América Latina en “Voto 2008”
Conducido por Patricia Janiot, este programa de CNN en Español será transmitido el viernes 15 de agosto a las 7:00 p.m., en “Directo desde EE.UU.”
14 August 2008
CNN GAINS THE MOST VIEWERS 25-54 IN CABLE NEWS IN JULY (Weekday Prime Up 26%)
CNN AUDIENCE GROWS EVERY HOUR FROM 7 PM TO MIDNIGHT IN 25-54; Black in America is the Top-Rated Documentary This Year, Among Highest in a Decade; Anderson Cooper 360 Remains the # 1 Program at 10pm This Year in P25-54
14 August 2008 CNN DOCUMENTARY ATTRACTS 2.6 MILLION VIEWERS; SECOND MOST-WATCHED PROGRAM IN ALL OF CABLE AMONG ADULTS 25-54 WITH 1.2 MILLION VIEWERS
LAST NIGHT’S BLACK IN AMERICA PART II SURPASSES PERFORMANCE FROM THE NIGHT BEFORE
14 August 2008
OLYMPIC GREAT AND LONDON 2012 CHIEF SEBASTIAN COE ON CNN’S TALK ASIA
With the 2008 Olympics now well underway, the head of London 2012 is in Beijing to find out first hand what it takes to host the Games. Former Olympics champion Sebastian Coe joins Anjali Rao on this weekend's TALK ASIA to discuss Beijing's experience as a host city, how China has handled controversial issues and the blueprint for the London Olympics.
18 August 2008
Daughtry Records Song for CNN’s League of First Time Voters
Platinum-selling recording artists Daughtry have rerecorded “Feels Like the First Time,” originally made famous by Foreigner in 1977, as the theme song for the network’s League of First Time Voters initiative. The music video will premiere on Campbell Brown: Election Center on Monday, Aug. 18, and will be available on CNN.com via video on-demand.
18 August 2008
CNN Student News Is Back in Session with Commercial-Free Newscasts
Kicking off its 19th year of commercial-free educational programming, CNN Student News returns to the nation’s classrooms with a toolkit of multi-platform offerings available only through CNN’s student-targeted news program.
18 August 2008
CNN Revisits Popular Diner Concept at Party Conventions with ‘CNN Grills’
CNN Worldwide returns to the convention scene in 2008 with the “CNN Grill,” providing both Democrats and Republicans with a distinct venue to mix good food and lively political debate. The CNN Grills take a cue from the immensely successful “CNN Diner” at the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City.
18 August 2008
Álvaro Uribe en entrevista exclusiva desde Atlanta por CNN en Español
Esta noche, CNN en Español transmitirá una entrevista exclusiva de Luis Carlos Vélez al presidente Álvaro Uribe
20 August 2008
Valerie Bertinelli to Star in Pilot for New TBS Comedy Series From Successful Sitcom Writer/Executive Producer Dave Caplan
Two-time Golden Globe® winner Valerie Bertinelli (One Day at a Time) is returning to the world of sitcoms. She has just signed to star in a new comedy pilot for TBS from writer/executive producer Dave Caplan, whose credits include TBS's highly popular sitcom The Bill Engvall Show, as well as George Lopez and The Drew Carey Show. The as-yet-untitled sitcom centers on a single mother trying to run a business while raising two children.
20 August 2008
CNN Celebrates Second Anniversary of iReport, More than 175,000 Contributions
Two years after inviting CNN’s global audience to contribute pictures and video of the news of the day, the network’s hugely successful iReport initiative has brought in more than 175,000 videos and photos in its history, nearly 125,000 coming within the second year alone.
21 August 2008
CNN Takes Ringside Seat for Democratic Convention Coverage
CNN once again provides its global audience with the immediacy of a ringside seat as it anchors its multi-platform coverage of the Democratic National Convention from sets on the delegation floor at the Pepsi Center in Denver. In addition, CNN will provide live coverage of Sen. Barack Obama’s nomination acceptance speech on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Denver’s Invesco Field.
21 August 2008
CNN en Español realizará una cobertura completa de la Convención Demócrata
La cadena de noticias finalizará con un especial de Voto 2008, que incluirá análisis de expertos sobre los distintos escenarios del Partido Demócrata en su carrera hacia la presidencia.
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.
22 August 2008
CNN ‘Election Express Yourself’ Heads to Democratic National Convention
CNN takes politics to the streets once again with “Election Express Yourself” as it travels to Denver for the final two days of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 27, and Thursday, Aug. 28.
25 August 2008
CNNPolitics.com Hits Billion Page Views as ‘Political Ticker’ Scores Record Day
As the Democratic National Convention kicks off, CNNPolitics.com, the online gateway to the network’s up-to-the-minute political coverage, has garnered more than one billion page views since its launch less than a year ago. In the meantime, the CNN Political Ticker – the No. 1 political news blog according to Nielsen Online – reported its highest trafficked day ever on Friday, Aug. 22, with more than 2.7 million page views.
26 August 2008
CNN.com Launches ‘The Forum’ to Showcase Public’s Opinions, Positions
Responding to the intense public interest in the upcoming presidential election and in both the Democratic and Republican national conventions, CNN.com has launched “The Forum,” an online destination for political and social self-expression where the CNN audience can share opinions on the candidates and the election overall, as well as the issues most important to them.
26 August 2008
Kenya Tourist Board To Launch First Global Multi-Media Advertising Campaign With CNN International
The Kenya Tourist Board will launch its first multimedia advertising campaign on CNN International, combining traditional TV spots with an online push comprising banner advertising and video pre-roll together with a run of print advertising in CNN’s bi-monthly glossy travel magazine, CNN Traveller.
26 August 2008
Inside the Middle East: Israel
September’s ‘Inside the Middle East’ on CNN International is hosted by Ben Wedeman in Israel on Wednesday,3rd September at 1830 BST/ 1930 CET
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26 August 2008
TBS Orders Tyler Perry’s MEET THE BROWNS from Debmar-Mercury
After bringing his unique style to TBS with the enormously popular sitcom Tyler Perry’s HOUSE OF PAYNE, Tyler Perry is preparing to add to his successful track record with a spin-off based on characters of his popular play and hit movie, MEET THE BROWNS.
26 August 2008
CNN Most-Watched Cable News Network for DNC’s Opening Night; Beats ABC and CBS at 10p
More people tuned into CNN’s coverage of the first night of the DNC than ABC, CBS, FNC or MSNBC in total viewers and all key demos at 10p. The advantage over broadcast networks ABC and CBS is a historic win for the CNN for convention coverage. CNN was also dominated the cable news competition, ranking as the #1 cable news network for all key hours including prime time 8-11p and 7p to midnight.
27 August 2008
CNN’s ‘Election Express Yourself’ Rolls into Minnesota for Republican Convention
With the election just a few short months away, CNN’s “Election Express Yourself” visits Minnesota as Republicans gather in St. Paul for the Republican National Convention. The “Election Express Yourself” is the network’s customized Airstream trailer designed to give Americans across the nation an interactive political experience.
27 August 2008
CELEBRITY TV CHEF BOBBY CHINN COOKS UP A FEAST ON CNN’S ‘TALK ASIA’
Half Egyptian, half Chinese, born in New Zealand, educated in the U.S. and the U.K. celebrity chef and food/travel show host Bobby Chinn often refers to himself as an ‘ethnic mutt’. On this weekend’s ‘TALK ASIA’, the Hanoi restaurateur and TV chef takes Anjali Rao into his kitchen, discusses his multicultural background, his transition from Wall Street trader to restaurant owner and TV personality and talks about other food show hosts Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay and Anthony Bourdain.
27 August 2008
CNN’s iReport.com, Digg to Pose User-Generated Questions to Today’s Leaders
In time for the Democratic and Republican national conventions, iReport.com, CNN’s unfiltered, user-generated community Web site, has joined with Digg.com, the leading destination for people to discover and share the best content from anywhere on the Web, to pose questions from their respective communities to newsmakers at both conventions.
27 August 2008
Oscar® Winner Cuba Gooding Jr. to Star in TNT Original GIFTED HANDS: THE BEN CARSON STORY, A JOHNSON & JOHNSON SPOTLIGHT PRESENTATION® Movie
Oscar® winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire) has been cast to play Dr. Benjamin S. Carson in the new TNT Original movie GIFTED HANDS: THE BEN CARSON STORY, according to an announcement today by Michael Wright, senior vice president in charge of the Content Creation Group for TNT, TBS and TCM. The movie, based on Carson’s inspirational memoir, is a JOHNSON & JOHNSON SPOTLIGHT PRESENTATION® that will trace his journey from frustrated inner-city kid to director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital.
27 August 2008
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27 August 2008
CNN Is the Most-Watched Cable News Network for DNC’s Second Day; Continues to Beat ABC and CBS
For the second night in a row, more people tuned into CNN’s coverage than ABC, CBS, FNC or MSNBC in total viewers and all key demos from 10-11:15p. CNN topped the cable news competition, ranking as the #1 cable news network for prime time 8-11p and 7p to midnight. CNN’s 10p hour ranked #1 among total viewers and demo delivery across all cable networks last night.
28 August 2008
CNN Is Most-Watched News Network; Beats All Broadcasters and Cable Nets from 10-11p
For the first time ever CNN was the highest-rated network for national convention coverage, beating NBC, ABC and CBS as well as the cable news competition FNC and MSNBC from 10 to 11p in total viewers, 18-34 and 18-49.
28 August 2008
Actor and Obama Friend Hill Harper Appears on CNN Radio
Actor and author Hill Harper talked to CNN political analyst Roland Martin and CNN Radio correspondent Lisa Dejardins about the authenticity of Sen. Barack Obama. Harper provided personal insight about the senator from his days at Harvard as well as encouraged people to register to vote.
29 August 2008
La Convención Republicana: CNN en Español continúa su cobertura especial del proceso electoral estadounidense
Desde el lunes 1º hasta el viernes 5 de septiembre, la cadena seguirá de cerca este encuentro, y presentará una edición especial de Voto 2008
29 August 2008
Adult Swim Adds Superjail! to Line-up
Heavy animation and violence run rampant in Adult Swim’s newest original series Superjail! Created by Christy Karacas, Stephen Warbrick and Ben Gruber, the series uses flash animation to create traditional animation gags that move at a dizzying pace. Superjail is the most intense and complicated jail in the universe, residing on a remote island under the tedious eye of the mysterious and slightly delirious Warden.
29 August 2008
CNN Digital Network Maintains Year-Long Ranking as No. 1 News Site
Maintaining its No. 1 ranking in total minutes for more than a year, the CNN Digital Network secured the top spot in the Current Events and Global News Category again for the month of July. (Source: Nielsen Online) Additionally, the CNN Digital Network stands as the No. 1 news site for video when ranked by total video streams according to Nielsen Online, VideoCensus.
29 August 2008
8.1 Million Viewers Turn to CNN for Final Night of Democratic Convention
On the final night of the Democratic National Convention, CNN was the most-watched network on broadcast and cable in total viewers and all younger demos on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 10 p.m. CNN delivered 8.1 million total viewers at that hour and more in the 25-54 demographic than Fox News and MSNBC combined.
30 August 2008
Turner Classic Movies to Celebrate Hollywood’s Greatest Pairings In LEADING COUPLES Film Festival in November
Tracy & Hepburn. Bogie & Bacall. Astaire & Rogers. Taylor & Burton. Garland & Rooney. Powell & Loy. These are just a few of the many couples who have defined romantic chemistry and the art of falling in love for movie audiences.
01 September 2008
CNN Provides Extensive Coverage as Hurricane Gustav Makes Landfall
UPDATED: Sept. 1, 2008, at 1:10 p.m. - Well before Hurricane Gustav struck the Gulf Coast at Cocodire, La., this morning with 110 mph winds, CNN Worldwide was on the ground with its top journalists. So far, CNN has deployed more than 120 anchors, correspondents, producers and support personnel to the region.
CNN Gustav Coverage: Deployment • Images • Transcripts
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.
02 September 2008
CNN.com’s Political News and User-Generated Platforms Score Traffic Records
On the day following the Democratic National Convention, CNN.com set multiple traffic records on its political news and user-generated platforms as users turned to the No. 1 news and information site for analysis of Sen. Barack Obama’s official acceptance speech the night before and breaking news of the highly anticipated announcement of Sen. John McCain’s running mate.
02 September 2008
7.7 Million Viewers Watch Premiere of TNT’s RAISING THE BAR, Setting Record as Ad-Supported Cable’s Biggest Series Launch of All Time
TNT got the fall television season off to a roaring start with the Monday launch of its newest original series, RAISING THE BAR. A record-setting 7.7 million viewers and 5.7 million households tuned in last night to the premiere episode, making it ad-supported cable’s #1 new series launch of all time, according to Nielsen Cable Fast Nationals. The series also garnered 2.8 million adults 18-49 and 3.5 million adults 25-54, making it ad-supported cable’s top new series launch for the year-
02 September 2008
7.7 Million Viewers Watch Premiere of TNT’s RAISING THE BAR, Setting Record as Ad-Supported Cable’s Biggest Series Launch of All Time
TNT got the fall television season off to a roaring start with the Monday launch of its newest original series, RAISING THE BAR. A record-setting 7.7 million viewers and 5.7 million households tuned in last night to the premiere episode, making it ad-supported cable’s #1 new series launch of all time, according to Nielsen Cable Fast Nationals. The series also garnered 2.8 million adults 18-49 and 3.5 million adults 25-54, making it ad-supported cable’s top new series launch for the year-to-date.
02 September 2008
TNT Golf Analyst Ian Baker-Finch
03 September 2008
TNT Golf Analyst and Course Reporter Billy Kratzert
03 September 2008
TNT Reporter and Essayist Jim Huber
03 September 2008
CNN.com Live’s Coverage of Hurricane Gustav Shatters Streaming Records
Just days after CNN.com toppled traffic records with its political coverage, users once again visited the No. 1 news and information site – in particular its live, multi-stream video news service CNN.com Live – in record droves for up-to-the-minute coverage of Hurricane Gustav on Monday, Sept. 1.
03 September 2008
CNN Dominates Politics in August
CNN claimed the No. 1 spot during the Democratic National Conference at 10 p.m. for four-day average among broadcast and cable news networks. CNN also scored a historic win with the most-watched telecast of the day on the convention's final night with 8.1 million viewers.
03 September 2008
STAR WARS™: THE CLONE WARS™ Premieres on Cartoon Network Friday, October 3
STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, the first weekly television series from Lucasfilm Animation, premieres on Cartoon Network Friday, October 3 at 9 p.m. (ET, PT) with a special one-hour presentation that anchors the Network’s all-new night of fantasy, action and adventure. New series The Secret Saturdays and the current hit Ben 10: Alien Force join STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS for a night of non-stop adventure, exciting storytelling and innovative animation.
03 September 2008
TNT Golf Play-by-Play Announcer Ernie Johnson
03 September 2008
CNN Worldwide Appoints First Vice President, International Digital Services
Nick Wrenn, CNN’s managing editor for Europe, Middle East & Africa, has been appointed to the new position of vice president, CNN International Digital Services. Based in Atlanta, Wrenn will report to Tony Maddox, executive vice president and managing director of CNN International.
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
Jami Floyd: Anchor, IN SESSION
Jami Floyd, who joined the network in February 2005, is the anchor of her own daily program Jami Floyd: Best Defense (11am-1pm).
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.
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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.
04 September 2008
CNN’s Lou Dobbs Hosts First-Ever Televised Convention of Independents
In the wake of the Democratic and Republican national conventions, CNN’s Lou Dobbs will host the first-ever televised independent convention. Lou Dobbs Tonight Independent Convention airs throughout the week of Sept. 8 to focus on election-oriented topics from an independent perspective not traditionally the focus of the Democrats or Republicans.
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CNN Beats ABC, CBS and MSNBC in Total Viewers at 10 p.m. on Second Day of Republican Convention
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, CNN topped broadcast networks ABC and CBS in total viewers and the 25-54 demo at 10 p.m.
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CNN Beats ABC and MSNBC in Total Viewers and All Demos at 10 p.m. for Convention's Third Day
CNN scores largest gains compared to 2004 Republican National Convention. Meanwhile, CNN.com averages more than 70 million page views per day during this year's convention.
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CNN Tops ABC, CBS, Fox News and MSNBC at 10 p.m. Across Both Conventions
CNN ranks as the No. 1 cable news network across both the Democratic and Republican national conventions in the criticial P25-54 demographic. Meanwhile, the CNN Digital Network claimed a spot as the top news and information site throughout both conventions.
08 September 2008
Taiwanese Star Jay Chou on CNN's Talk Asia
Born in Taiwan, singer-songwriter turned actor-director Jay Chou’s big break came when he entered a local talent show. Today his unique musical style has fans all over the world with his last album selling more than three million copies a month in Asia alone. TALK ASIA visits the award-winning 29-year-old Chou at his Mr. J restaurant in Taipei.
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.
09 September 2008
Turner Classic Movies Gets Tough with Marathon Of Classic Warner Bros. Gangster Films
Five-Movie Marathon to Air Tuesday, Oct. 21, in Celebration of Oct. 7 DVD Release Of Warner Bros. Pictures Gangster Collection Vol. 4 from Warner Home Video TCM Marathon and Warner Home Video DVD Set to Include All-New Original Special Public Enemies: The Golden Age of Gangster Film
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Cartoon Network Hits Stride with Weekly Prime Time and Total Day Across-the-Board Growth
Propelled by its red-hot Thursday night franchise HAR HAR THARSDAYS, Cartoon Network scored significant prime time and total day ratings and delivery growth across all kids demos last week, according to preliminary data from Nielsen Media Research.
10 September 2008
TBS Orders Third Season of Top-Rated Sitcom THE BILL ENGVALL SHOW
After another highly successful run this summer, TBS has ordered a third season of its top-rated original sitcom THE BILL ENGVALL SHOW. Bill Engvall (Bait Shop) is set to return as family counselor Bill Pearson, with Nancy Travis (Becker, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) back as his wife, Susan. They are joined by returning cast members Tim Meadows (Saturday Night Live) as their neighbor and Bill’s best friend, Paul Dufrayne; Jennifer Lawrence (The Burning Plain) as their daughter Lauren; Graham Patrick Martin (The Girl Next Door) as their son Trent; and Skyler Gisondo (Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story) as their son Bryan.
11 September 2008
Roland Martin, Panelists Engage in Non-Typical Political Debate for CNN Specials
Counting down to Election Day, CNN political analyst and radio talk show host Roland Martin will launch a series of specials that will challenge his guests and viewers to leave the political talking points behind and join him in a no-nonsense approach about what voters are actually talking about. The first of the specials, “7 Weeks to Go,” will air on Saturday, Sept. 13, and Sunday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. (ET).
11 September 2008
CNN en Español marca el séptimo aniversario de los ataques terroristas del 9/11
Con motivo del séptimo aniversario de los ataques terroristas del 11 de septiembre, CNN en Español ha preparado una serie de reportajes para explorar las importantes consecuencias de estos atentados, como lo son: los problemas financieros de la industria de las aerolíneas, la reconstrucción de la Zona Cero y la guerra contra el terrorismo. Este programa se transmitirá el próximo jueves 11 de septiembre desde las 7:30 p.m. (hora Colombia).
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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.
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26 September 2008 Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, Dane Cook, Tracy Morgan and Jeff Dunham are among the headliners slated to appear this year as TBS Presents a “Very Funny” Festival: THE COMEDY FESTIVAL, co-produced by AEG Live. Joining them will be Mike Epps, David Alan Grier, The Kids in the Hall, Russell Peters, Jim Breuer, Andrew Dice Clay, Jim Norton and John Oliver.
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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.
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CNN Provides Extensive Coverage as Hurricane Ike Makes Landfall
UPDATED: Sept. 16 at 3:34 p.m. - Well before Hurricane Ike hit landfall, more than 70 anchors, correspondents, producers and support personnel will report along the Texas coastline for CNN Worldwide, representing CNN/U.S., CNN International, CNN en Español, CNN Radio, CNN.com and Headline News.
CNN Ike Coverage: Deployment • Images • Transcripts •
World Cup 2010: Ready to Play?
With the hugely successful Beijing Olympics now over, the world casts an eye to the next major sporting event on the horizon, the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Arguably the world’s biggest sporting event, a great deal is at stake for the game of football and the host nation.
Kimberly Elise Joins Cuba Gooding Jr. in TNT Original GIFTED HANDS: THE BEN CARSON STORY, A JOHNSON & JOHNSON SPOTLIGHT PRESENTATION® Movie
Award-winning actress Kimberly Elise (The Great Debaters, The Manchurian Candidate) has signed on to join Oscar® winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire) in the upcoming TNT Original movie GIFTED HANDS: THE BEN CARSON STORY, according to an announcement today by Michael Wright, senior vice president in charge of the Content Creation Group for TNT, TBS and TCM.
World Music Diva Sa Dingding on CNN's Talk Asia
Dubbed “Asia’s Bjork”, Sa Dingding sings in Mandarin, Tibetan, Sanskrit, and her own self-created language. Already hugely popular in China, she is now poised to crack world music. This weekend’s TALK ASIA follows Sa backstage on her tour of European music festivals and visits her recording and design studios in Beijing.
CNN.com Wins Online News Association’s Top Award for General Excellence
CNN.com garnered the Online News Association’s most prestigious honor for general excellence, which honors sites that successfully fulfill their editorial mission, effectively serve their audience, maximize the Web’s characteristics and represent the highest journalistic standards.
CNN Wins Total Day and Prime on Saturday, Sept. 13
On Saturday, Sept. 13, with Hurricane Ike as the top story, CNN topped the cable news competition in total viewers and in the demo adults 25-54 to rank as the No. 1 network for the day.
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TNT Renews Two Hit Series: SAVING GRACE and RAISING THE BAR
TNT has renewed two hit drama series – SAVING GRACE and RAISING THE BAR – for new seasons after both shows recently scored outstanding deliveries for the network, according to an announcement today by Michael Wright, senior vice president in charge of the Content Creation Group for TNT, TBS and TCM.
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CNN Broadcasts Roundtable with Five Former Secretaries of State
CNN Worldwide will air “The Next President: A World of Challenges,” a candid conversation among five former U.S. secretaries of state about the issues facing the next U.S. commander-in-chief. The roundtable discussion, assembled by The George Washington University, will air on CNN on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 9 p.m. and again on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m.
CNN Launches New Mobile Site Across Asia Pacific
CNN International today announces the launch of CNNMobile.com, its most comprehensive mobile news site to-date across 49 countries and territories in Asia Pacific. It rounds out CNN’s 360 degree mobile solution offering, integrating live streaming mobile TV, video on demand content, and SMS breaking news alert services.
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CNN’s Roland Martin Continues Series of Candid Political Discussion
As Americans count down to Election Day, CNN contributor Roland Martin will host his second special in a series examining the various issues driving this election. The special titled, “What They’re Not Saying. . .About Your Money,” airing this Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21, at 8 p.m. (ET), will examine what it means to be middle class in America.
Jada Pinkett Smith to Star and Executive Produce as a Nurse and Single Mother in TNT Drama Pilot TIME HEALS
Jada Pinkett Smith (The Women, The Matrix Trilogy) has signed on to play the lead in TNT’s riveting drama pilot TIME HEALS. She will play Director of Nursing Nancy Hawthorne, an unsung hero, caregiver and single mother who always puts the pain of others first. TIME HEALS comes to TNT from Sony Pictures Television in association with Pinkett Smith’s 100% Womon Productions, John Masius Productions and Jamie Tarses’ FanFare Productions.
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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.
William Fichtner to Star in Lead Role as ATF Agent in TNT Drama Pilot NIGHT AND DAY; Sherry Stringfield Will Also Star
Screen Actors Guild Award® winner William Fichtner (Prison Break, The Dark Knight, Crash) is set to play the lead role as an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in TNT’s drama series pilot NIGHT AND DAY. Screen Actors Guild Award winner Sherry Stringfield (ER, The Shark) will also star as his wife. The project was created by Emmy® winners Joel Surnow (24) and Todd Robinson (Lonely Hearts), who wrote the script and are executive producing.
Cartoon Network Celebrates the Premiere of STAR WARS™: THE CLONE WARS™ with 2,000 House Parties Across the Country
On Saturday, Sept. 27, in homes across the country, thousands of kids, along with their families and friends, will get a sneak peek at one of the most anticipated television series of the fall, STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS. On that same day, one lucky youngster is getting his own world television premiere event in his hometown of Chicago, Ill.
CNN Pulls Out All Stops for Coverage of First McCain-Obama Presidential Debate
On the heels of the network’s top-rated primary and convention coverage, CNN will air the first presidential debate between Republican nominee Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) live from The University of Mississippi in high-definition on Friday, Sept. 26, across multiple platforms.
CNN ‘Election Express Yourself’ Travels to First Presidential Debate
CNN’s Election Express Yourself, the network’s customized Airstream trailer designed to give Americans across the nation an interactive political experience, continues to take politics to the streets by making its next stop the first presidential debate in Oxford, Miss. The Election Express Yourself will be parked at the Grove on the University of Mississippi’s campus on Friday, Sept. 26, from noon to 10 p.m. (CT).
CNN’s Fareed Zakaria Secures Rare Interview with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao
CNN’s Fareed Zakaria has a rare and exclusive interview with the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Fareed Zakaria GPS for Sunday, Sept. 28, at 1 p.m. on CNN/U.S. and at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on CNN International. All times Eastern. Topics will include the worldwide economic crisis as well as diplomatic relations between the United States and China. This marks Wen’s first interview with the American news media in five years.
CNN’s Global Audience to Debate the Debates on ‘The Forum’
CNN today announced a cross-platform initiative that enables its global audience to engage in a real-time online dialogue with other viewers and users as well as with select CNN contributors as they watch the upcoming presidential and vice presidential debates. These live, interactive conversations called “Debate the Debate with CNN” kicks off during the first presidential debate on Friday, Sept. 26, and will take place on The Forum, CNN.com’s recently launched platform for social and political self-expression.
CNN Digital Sets Multiple Records in August as Race for White House Intensifies
UPDATED with clarification: As Internet users sought up-to-the-minute news and information during the month of August, the CNN Digital Network had the highest average time per person – 35.8 minutes – among the Top 5 news and information sites. Additionally, CNN Digital registered a record 38.8 million unique users in August, securing a 22 percent increase in reach over this time last year. (Source: Nielsen Online Home/Work Panel)
Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, Dane Cook, Tracy Morgan & Jeff Dunham Slated to Appear as TBS Presents a “Very Funny” Festival: THE COMEDY FESTIVAL, A Co-Production with AEG Live, Returning to Caesars Palace for Fourth Year
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.
Turner Classic Movies Digs Up Rarely Seen 1962 Cult Favorite The World’s Greatest Sinner
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has uncovered one of the world’s most sought-after cult films to kick off the latest season of its late-night movie showcase TCM UNDERGROUND. The World’s Greatest Sinner, Timothy Carey’s rock-and-roll satire about politics and religion, features a score by rock experimentalist Frank Zappa. The movie will make its cable television debut on TCM Friday, Oct. 24, at 11 p.m. (ET).
CNN ‘Election Express Yourself’ Visits St. Louis for Vice Presidential Debate
CNN’s Election Express Yourself, the network’s customized Airstream trailer designed to give Americans across the nation an interactive political experience, continues to take politics to the streets by making its next stop the vice presidential debate in St. Louis, Mo. The Election Express Yourself will be parked near the courtyard outside the new Danforth University Center on the Washington University campus Thursday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CT).
CNN Wins Presidential Debate in 25-54, 18-34 and 18-49
CNN was the top-rated cable news network among 25-54 viewers as well as younger demos, 18-34 and 18-49 for the first presidential debate on Friday, Sept. 26, from 9 p.m. to 10:39 p.m. (ET).
CHINESE PREMIER WEN JIABAO ON CNN’S FAREED ZAKARIA GPS (SEPTEMBER 29)
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.
Lt. Gen. Honoré Joins CNN as Emergency Preparedness Contributor
Retired Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré, best known for his service as commander of Joint Task Force Katrina in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina three years ago, has joined CNN as the emergency preparedness contributor to CNN Worldwide, it was announced by Nancy Lane, senior vice president of newsgathering for CNN/U.S. He appeared on CNN most recently amid the network’s coverage of Hurricane Ike.
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.
CNN to Offer In-Depth, Multi-Platform Coverage of Vice Presidential Debate
CNN will marshal its resources and political expertise for the vice presidential debate between Democratic nominee Sen. Joe Biden (D-De) and Republican nominee Gov. Sarah Palin (R- Ak) on Thursday, Oct. 2. Debate-focused programming begins at 4 p.m. and continues until midnight to provide in-depth coverage and analysis before and after the debate.
CNN OPENS THIRD NEWSGATHERING OPERATION IN INDIA
As part of CNN’s international newsgathering expansion and content ownership strategy, the network today announced the opening of its third editorial operation in Mumbai, India, as well as the appointment of Mallika Kapur, currently a London-based reporter, as the network’s Mumbai-based international correspondent effective immediately.
CNN Digital No. 1 in Unique Visitors, Total Minutes, Page Views on Debate Day
As online users sought up-to-the-minute news and information on the day of the first presidential debate, the CNN Digital Network broke away from its competitors, securing the No. 1 spot among Current Events and Global News Sites across key Nielsen Online usage metrics, including unique visitors, total minutes and page views.
CNN Has Largest Quarterly Audience in Five Years in Q3 2008 and Most Growth in September
Headline News' Nancy Grace and Glenn Beck post highest deliveries ever. CNN Digital ranks No. 1 for both the Democratic and Republican national conventions in total minutes and breaks multiple records in August 2008.
CNN Invites Viewers to Go Beyond the Politics with Bill Bennett
As the clock winds down toward Election Day, CNN political contributor and national radio talk show host Bill Bennett delves into the deeper issues that affect Americans today. The one-hour special, titled Beyond the Politics with Bill Bennett, will air Saturday, Oct. 4, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
JAMES EARL JONES HONORED WITH 2008 SCREEN ACTORS GUILD
James Earl Jones, whose acting prowess and iconic voice are world-renown, will receive the Screen Actors Guild’s most prestigious accolade—the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment. Jones will be presented the Award, given annually to an actor who fosters the “finest ideals of the acting profession,” at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®, which premieres live on TNT and TBS Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT and 6 p.m. MT.
Larry King Scores Interview with Michelle Obama Wednesday, Oct. 8
Michelle Obama, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), will appear on CNN’s Larry King Live at 9 p.m. (ET), on Wednesday, October 8, the day after the second presidential debate. King and Obama will discuss her thoughts on the debate, the presidential election, life on the campaign trail, family and politics, and the possibility of being a history-making first lady.
CNN Wins Vice Presidential Debate in 25-54, 18-34 and 18-49
CNN was the top-rated cable news network among 25-54 and the younger demos during last night’s vice presidential debate and was the No. 1 network in cable among 25-54, 18-34 and 18-49 for the entire day. In addition, CNN had the highest-rated 18-34 telecast in cable news history.
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.
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.
CNN’s Debate Night in America Returns for Second Presidential Debate
CNN again will provide in-depth and innovative coverage as showcased during the first debate, which drew more than 7 million viewers. Anchors Wolf Blitzer, Campbell Brown, Anderson Cooper and Lou Dobbs will lead the network’s special programming Tuesday, Oct. 7, from the CNN Election Center in New York. Additional members of the “Best Political Team on Television” will travel to Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., to provide viewers with front-row seats to the debate.
The Force is with Cartoon Network as Star Wars™: The Clone Wars™ Blasts Off as the Most-Watched Series Premiere in Network History
Fresh from its across-the-board prime-time delivery and ratings growth in third quarter, Cartoon Network rocketed to new delivery heights with the premiere of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. The new Lucasfilm Animation series scored as the most-watched series premiere in network history, according to preliminary data from Nielsen Media Research.
TBS’s Critically Acclaimed MY BOYS on Deck for Third Season
TBS’s MY BOYS is stepping up to the plate again as the network orders a third season of the critically acclaimed original sitcom. The series stars Jordana Spiro (Must Love Dogs, The Year of Getting to Know Us) as PJ Franklin, a 20-something sportswriter looking for love in Chicago. Surrounding PJ is her mostly male group of friends, played by Kyle Howard (Related, Orange County), Reid Scott (American Dreams), Michael Bunin (Scrubs), Jamie Kaler (The Family Stone) with Jim Gaffigan (That ‘70s Show, Ed). Kellee Stewart (Guess Who?) co-stars as essentially the only female influence in PJ’s life.
TNT and PGA.COM Provide Live Coverage of 26th PGA Grand Slam of Golf
TNT to Televise Landmark Outdoor NBA Preseason Game with Announcing Trio of Charles Barkley, Reggie Miller and Marv Albert
TNT, home of exclusive Thursday night NBA doubleheaders throughout the regular season, announced today that NBA legends Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller, alongside veteran play-by-play announcer Marv Albert, will serve as game-side announcers for the “AutoTrader.com Open” outdoor preseason game on Sat., Oct. 11 featuring the Phoenix Suns vs. the Denver Nuggets from the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, CA.
CNN Digital Secures No. 1 Spot for Vice Presidential Debate
The CNN Digital Network garnered multiple No. 1 rankings and set traffic records for its political news platforms as users turned to the No. 1 news and information site for a detailed look at the Thursday, Oct. 2, debate between vice presidential hopefuls, Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin.
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta Investigates Presidential Medical Fitness
CNN’s chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta interviews four former presidential press secretaries and three presidential physicians on what it takes to be medically fit for the nation’s highest office, and reports on little-known medical decisions involving past presidents. CNN Presents: Fit to Lead, premieres on Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12, at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. (ET)
CNN Wins Second Presidential Debate in Total Viewers, All Key Demos
CNN was the top-rated cable news network in total viewers and across all demos for last night’s second presidential debate (9:02-10:34 p.m.). CNN ranked No. 1 among total viewers with 9.228 million, while Fox News placed second with 8.773 million and MSNBC was last with 3.768 million. CNN was also top-rated among adults 25-54 with 4.371 million, a 46% advantage over Fox New’s 2.997 million, and 183% above MSNBC’s 1.544 million.
Cartoon Network Leaps into Next Live-Action Movie with Tiger’s Apprentice
Cartoon Network announced its latest live-action/CGI movie based on the bestselling young adult Harper Collins book Tiger’s Apprentice by Lawrence Yep. Oscar-nominated screenwriter David Magee (Finding Neverland) adapted the award-winning book into a feature script optioned by Cartoon Network. Jane Startz (Tuck Everlasting, Indian in the Cupboard) will executive produce the project. Set to premiere in 2010, Tiger’s Apprentice is now in pre-production with staffing and casting currently underway at Cartoon Network Studios in Burbank, Calif.
Second Annual ‘CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute’ from Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre to Air Thanksgiving
“CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute,” launched last year to spotlight ordinary citizens accomplishing extraordinary deeds, will air on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). Hosted by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, the program will air globally on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Español.
TBS Presents a “Very Funny” Festival: THE COMEDY FESTIVAL -- Dave Attell, Jamie Kennedy, Mitch Fatel, Josh Blue, Ralphie May, Danny Bhoy, Suzanne Westenhoefer, Kate Clinton and Jim David Join Star-Studded Lineup
Dave Attell, Jamie Kennedy, Mitch Fatel, Danny Bhoy, Suzanne Westenhoefer, Kate Clinton, Jim David and Last Comic Standing’s Josh Blue and Ralphie May have joined the lineup of outstanding comic talent slated to appear as TBS Presents a “Very Funny” Festival: THE COMEDY FESTIVAL, co-produced by AEG Live.
Bill Bennett to Focus on Economy, Security for Latest Beyond the Politics
In a second special edition of Beyond the Politics with Bill Bennett, CNN political contributor and national radio talk show host Bill Bennett will lead a conversation to explore issues weighing heavily on American voters as Election Day draws near. The one-hour program will air on Saturday, Oct.11, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. (ET).
Michelle Obama tells CNN she is not offended by McCain's reference to her husband as 'that one'
Michelle Obama, the wife of Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama tells CNN's Larry King that she is not offended by a much-publicized comment made toward her husband in Tuesday night's debate. She also talks about her husband's ties to William Ayers, a founding member of a 1960s radical group and the support of Senator Hillary Clinton.
Campbell Brown Examines Race in Politics for Election Center Special
CNN anchor Campbell Brown will host a special hour focused on the issue of race within the political arena for tonight’s Campbell Brown: Election Center. The program airs from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. (ET) and re-airs on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 10 p.m. (ET).
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.
CNN’s South African Voice Speaks about how the US Election will affect Africa