Digital50.com Category: Television

Morgan Creek Discovers 'That Face' From '24' Creator Joel Surnow

Wed, 14 May 2008 19:44:00 0500

LOS ANGELES, May 14 PRNewswire — Morgan Creek Productions has purchased Emmy award-winning writer/producer Joel Surnow's project That Face, it was announced today by Morgan Creek Productions Chairman and CEO James G...

HDNet Concert Series Hits 'The Outlaw Trail' Sunday, May 18th at 8:00 p.m. ET

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:20:00 0500

DALLAS, May 14 PRNewswire —

WHAT: HDNet saddles up and hits the road with "The Outlaw Trail: Where Outlaw Legends & Outlaw Music Meet" Sunday, May 18th at 8:00 p.m. ET.

In...

China Digital TV Announces Unaudited First Quarter 2008 Results

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:30:00 0500

BEIJING, China, May 14 Xinhua-PRNewswire — China Digital TV Holding, Co. Ltd. (NYSE: STV) (''China Digital TV'' or the ''Company''), the leading provider of conditional access (CA) systems to China's rapidly growing digital television market...

CBS and EQAL Team Up for First-of-Its-Kind Partnership to Create Integrated TV and Online Shows

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:00:00 0500

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, May 14 PRNewswire — CBS and EQAL today announced a partnership to create and produce multi-platform television, online and mobile entertainment for existing and future CBS television...

TV Choice and Competition Near for Residents of Town of Wesley Hills, N.Y.

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:01:00 0500

WESLEY HILLS, N.Y., May 14 PRNewswire — Residents of the Town of Wesley Hills in Rockland County are a major step closer to having a real choice for their cable television service, thanks to a newly approved agreement authorizing Verizon to offer...

Lifetime HD, Lifetime Movie Network HD, Lifetime on Demand and Lifetime Movie Network Espanol on Demand to Launch in Cox Communications Markets

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:36:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — Lifetime Networks announced today a wide-ranging agreement for Cox Communications to launch all of the company's new multi-platform channels, including Lifetime Television HD, Lifetime Movie Network HD, Lifetime On...

Regan Named Vice President and General Manager of Scripps Station in Cleveland

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:15:00 0500

CINCINNATI, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Victoria G. Regan, an innovative and award-winning television executive, has been appointed vice president and general manager of WEWS, the ABC affiliate in Cleveland

Comcast Declares Quarterly Dividend

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:57:00 0500

PHILADELPHIA, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), the country's leading cable, entertainment and communications company, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of...

InYourKitchen.com - an All-Video Cooking-and-Entertaining Website for the Anti-Apron Generation - Launches in High Definition with Recipes from America's Top Chefs

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:50:00 0500

SAN DIEGO, May 14 PRNewswire — InYourKitchen.com, the first of its kind all-video cooking-and-lifestyle website, taps the country's top chefs and food and wine authorities for their signature recipes, cooking tips and techniques, offering home...

Hosting Summer's Sexiest Benefit, AIDS Service Center NYC Teams With Playboy Playmates, 'Project Runway' Stars, 'Naked Boys Singing'

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:08:20 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following is an announcement by AIDS Service Center NYC of Safer Sex in the City, its much-anticipated annual benefit:

WXYZ-TV Says 'Hats Off!' to the 'Brightest & Best' in the 29th Annual Salute to High School Seniors on Saturday May 17

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:01:00 0500

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 14 PRNewswire — WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 has joined forces with Rochester College and Big Boy Restaurants International, LLC to pay tribute to over 250 high school seniors from throughout Southeast...

COMEDY CENTRAL'S 'The Gong Show With Dave Attell' Begins Casting Open Call Auditions in Las Vegas on Monday, May 19 From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PT

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:36:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — The most original and wonderfully bizarre comedy variety show is now casting! The open casting calls for "The Gong Show with Dave Attell" kick off Monday, May 19 at The V Theatre at...

Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls Set to Take the Stage for the '2008 MTV Movie Awards' Live on Sunday, June 1

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:25:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — MTV today revealed performers for Hollywood's highly anticipated, irreverent awards ceremony, the "2008 MTV Movie Awards." Known for introducing diverse line-up of performers to the masses, this...

Flavor Flav's Eternal Search for Love Finally Ends in Paris!

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:23:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — It's been an endless journey for your boy Flav and three seasons full of ups and downs. But finally, in the City of Lights, it's time for Flavor Flav to put it all on the line. On the series' finale of "Flavor of Love...

Gerry Dee Stars in the All-New Stand-Up Special 'Gerry Dee: No Reading Ahead' Premiering Saturday, June 7 at 11:00 P.M.

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:06:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — The hilarious Gerry Dee rocks the mic when his all-new stand-up special, "Gerry Dee: No Reading Ahead," premieres Saturday, June 7 at 11:00...

NASA, NIA Announce NASA Education Television Partnership

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:54:36 0500

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale announced Wednesday the launch of NASA Education TV (NASA eTV), a partnership with the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) to produce new...

Mena Suvari ('American Beauty') and Golden Globe(R) Award Winner Matthew Modine ('Weeds') to Star in Lifetime Original Movie 'Sex & Lies in Sin City' (Working Title), the Shocking True Story of the Most Scandalous Murder Case in Las Vegas History

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:50:00 0500

LOS ANGELES, May 14 PRNewswire — Mena Suvari ("American Beauty") and Matthew Modine ("Weeds") are set to star in the Lifetime Original Movie "Sex & Lies in Sin City" (wt), based on the true story of the death...

COMEDY CENTRAL(R) Heats Things Up This Summer With All-New Series and Specials as Well as Returning Favorites

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:26:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — COMEDY CENTRAL fans get ready! Summer 2008 will be chock full of brand spanking new comedy. From new and returning series ("Reality Bites Back," "The Gong Show with Dave Attell," "Atom TV," "Mind...

Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List May 26 - June 1

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:25:00 0500

http://starz.mediaroom.com/ (All times listed are ET/PT.) Monday, May 26 Echoes of War A 24-hour marathon of war stories on Memorial Day on Encore Drama. — 12 a.m. Tobruk (Rock Hudson, George Peppard, Nigel Green) — 1:50 a.m. Proud (Ossie Davis, Albert Jones, Eric Laray Harvey...

Harris Corporation to Jumpstart Mobile TV Transition with First Transmission Solution for New ATSC Mobile Handheld Proposal

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:45:00 0500

CINCINNATI, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announced that it will introduce the first full mobile digital TV transmission platform to meet the new...

American Red Cross Honors Telemundo at Heritage of Service Dinner

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:31:08 0500

A Celebration of Inspiration and Hope

WASHINGTON, May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The American Red Cross will honor Telemundo with its prestigious Henry P. Davison Award at the organization's...

AFFLICTION BANNED: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:30:00 0500

LOS ANGELES, May 14 PRNewswire — WHAT: \"Affliction Banned\" Press Conferences in Los Angeles and New York City - Open To The Public WHO: FEDOR \"The Last Emperor\" EMELIANENKO TIM \"Maine-iac\" SYLVIA No. 1 MMA Heavyweight in the World Former 2-Time UFC Heavyweight Stary Oskol...

GolTV Announces Four New Original TV Series

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:30:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — GolTV, the only live bilingual channel delivering 24/7 soccer, announced during its Upfront Advertiser Presentation in New York today the addition of four new original programs to its line-up...

Turner Entertainment Networks Offers Dynamic Programming Slate, Big Stars and Innovative New Options for Advertisers

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:14:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — Turner Entertainment Networks — home of TNT, TBS and truTV — presented a bigger-than-ever programming lineup at a presentation for advertisers today in New York. Turner, which for...

'Come On Down!' SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. Automobile Cleaning System on 'The Price is Right'

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:45:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPNG - News) is pleased to announce again that our Automobile Cleaning System will be show on the popular game show "The Price is Right." It will...

Children's Museum of Manhattan Premieres New 'Adventures with Dora and Diego' Interactive Exhibition on May 20 Inspired by Award-Winning Nickelodeon Preschool Series Go, Diego, Go! and Dora the Explorer

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:30:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — On May 20, the Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) opens the brand-new "Adventures with Dora and Diego" exhibit, the nation's only museum exhibition inspired by the popular...

PBS Kicks Off a 'Get Up and Go Summer Road Trip' for Kids With an Exclusive Music Video Featuring Music by They Might Be Giants

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:30:00 0500

PBSParents.org Features More Health Resources and Activities in "Keeping Kids Fit and Healthy"

ARLINGTON, Va., May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — This summer, PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS GO! invite children on a virtual road trip...

AT&T U-verse TV Becomes First Early Adopter of EPA ENERGY STAR Requirements for Set-Top Boxes

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:30:00 0500

SAN ANTONIO, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) today announced that AT&T U-verse(SM) TV is the first video service provider to commit to operating under the new ENERGY STAR program for video providers.

As an...

GreatTrainers.com Announces Low-Cost Television and Internet Exposure for Members

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:13:00 0500

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire — GreatTrainers.com, a national directory for personal trainers and club owners, announces low cost television and Internet exposure for members.

GreatTrainers.com is a member-based...

Kenny Chesney Tours the Corona Beach

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:00:00 0500

CHICAGO, May 14 PRNewswire — Continuing to engage viewers with fresh twists to the brand's iconic advertising, Corona's newest TV spot features a subtle, yet unique musical and visual twist courtesy of music star Kenny Chesney. In...

BushLeague.TV - Well-Informed, but Ill-Behaved

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire — Today, DECA announced the launch of BushLeague.TV (http://www.bushleague.tv) a new unconventional web site featuring daily premium original video and...

'Dancing With The Stars' Cameron Mathison Kicks off Hallmark's Search for America's No. 1 Dancing Dad

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 14 PRNewswire — Hallmark is inviting dads across the country to participate in its "Daddy of All Dance-Offs," a light-hearted competition aimed at "moving Dad" through music this Father's Day. The online and...

The Nielsen Company Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 0500

NEW YORK and HAARLEM, Netherlands, May 14 PRNewswire — The Nielsen Company B.V., a leading global information and media company, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31...

Cox Achieves with Double-Digit Growth in Digital Services

Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 0500

ATLANTA, May 14 PRNewswire — Cox Communications today announced highlights of its first quarter performance which demonstrated double-digit year-over-year growth in each of its core digital residential services — digital cable, high-speed...

XA Subsidiary Produces Decor for the CW Upfront Event May 13, 2008

Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00:00 0500

CHICAGO, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — XA, Inc., (XA) (OTC BB: XAIN), a major national event marketing firm that serves many Fortune 500 companies, reports its subsidiary, Alice's Garden, has been selected by The CW to produce the decor for The...

LG and Samsung Join Forces to Develop and Promote North American Mobile Digital TV Standard

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:48:00 0500

SEOUL, South Korea, May 14 PRNewswire — LG Electronics (LG) and Samsung Electronics (Samsung), which together lead the global digital TV market, announced today that they will propose their jointly developed technology as the North American...

COFECO Approves Conversion of Long-Term Notes

Tue, 13 May 2008 22:15:00 0500

MEXICO CITY, May 13 PRNewswire — Cablemas S.A. de C.V. (Cablemas) announced today that COFECO, the Mexican antitrust commission, authorized Televisa the conversion of the long-term convertible notes into 49% of the voting equity of...

Advertisers Learn to Speak Tr3s at MTV Tr3s Upfront

Tue, 13 May 2008 19:00:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 13 PRNewswire — Fueled by the unstoppable growth of Hispanics 12-34, the insights of a panel of Latino youth trendsetters and the youth expertise of the MTV brand, MTV Tr3s announced today that it has doubled its distribution in the...

Cafeteria Workers Rally At CBS Gala to Protest Conditions

Tue, 13 May 2008 18:18:45 0500

As CBS Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Upfront, ARAMARK Employees at CBS Headquarters Have the Rug Pulled Out From Under Their Feet

NEW YORK, May 13 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following was released today by UNITE...

Cablemas 4Q07 Net Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Up 15.7% and 8.0% YoY

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:50:00 0500

MEXICO CITY, May 13 PRNewswire — Cablemas, S.A. de C.V., (Cablemas), the second-largest cable television operator in Mexico based on number of subscribers and homes passed, today announced results for the four- and twelve-month...