Jon Stewart to Host Academy Awards [Update] September 11, 2007
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The New York Times is reporting that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is brining back the The Daily Show star Jon Stewart to host the 80th Annual Academy Awards.
John Rambo To Be Released on January 25
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Lionsgate has set a January 25, 2008 release date for John Rambo.
Broadcast TV Ratings for Monday, September 10, 2007
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Even with repeats, CBS coasts past the competition on Monday with above-average performances from all their shows.
“2007 MTV Video Music Awards” Shows Improvement Over Last Year’s Edition
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In welcomed news to MTV after seeing two consecutive years of declines for their flagship awards show, the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards improved upon last year’s performance with 7.08 million viewers (+23%) tuning in to the event.
“The Closer” Breaks Another Record
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No stranger to breaking records (see here), The Closer has done it again. Breaking the Live+ Same Day record for ad-supported cable.
Disappointing Debut for HBO’s ‘Tell Me’, Slow Start for ‘Curb’
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HBO’s new original series Tell Me You Love Me (click here to read my favorable early look/review of the series) failed in delivering strong ratings to the network in its Sunday night debut.
Harry Potter Now Highest-Grossing Film Franchise
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Warner Bros. is today touting that their Harry Potter franchise has become the highest-grossing film franchise, with grosses surpassing $4.47 billion. A figure high enough to eclipse the six Star Wars films and all 21 James Bond films.
