16. November 2008 by admin.

A&E GREENLIGHTS NEW ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES

‘THE BEAST’ STARRING PATRICK SWAYZE & TRAVIS FIMMEL

NEW YORK, NY – June 9, 2008 – A&E Network has greenlit the network’s second original scripted drama series with “The Beast,” starring Patrick Swayze and Travis Fimmel, it was announced today by Bob DeBitetto, Executive Vice President & General Manager, A&E Network.  “The Beast” will begin production on the 13-one hour episode order this summer in Chicago, and is tentatively slated to premiere in early 2009.

“We’re very excited to begin series production on ‘The Beast’ and even more thrilled to have Patrick on board reprising the role he played so powerfully in the pilot opposite Travis, who is certainly an emerging talent in his own right,” said DeBitetto.  “In addition to exceptional lead characters, ‘The Beast’ is unique in its combination of emotional storytelling, compelling plotlines and action elements.”

“I have searched for quite a long time to find a character that is this muti-layered, unpredictable and downright entertaining, as well as a project this current and cutting edged,” said Swayze.  “There are constant twists and turns, because we never know what this ‘Charles Barker’ is going to do next! Not only is the show driven by plot, but as important, it’s character driven. We have an incredibly talented team of writers and staff, Chicago is an amazing, untapped city.  I can’t wait to get to work on this.”

In “The Beast,” an unorthodox but effective FBI veteran (Swayze) trains a new partner (Fimmel) in his hard-edged and psychologically clever style of agenting while himself being pursued by a secret Internal Affairs team.  The mischievous veteran hazes his new partner as they work undercover, brilliantly manipulating situations, constantly testing his new partner and pushing him to delve deeper into his “roles.”  As he realizes he can no longer maintain normal relationships and still do his job, the rookie is confronted with yet another challenge: An FBI team trying to enlist him as a double-agent in the bureau’s investigation of his partner. 

“The Beast” is executive produced by Allan Loeb and Steven Pearl for Scarlet Fire Films (“New Amsterdam”) and Cory Concoff (“Beltway”) for Fuel Filmworks.  John Romano (“American Dreams,” “Third Watch”) will serve as the showrunner and executive producer.  The pilot script was written by William Rotko (“Breach,” “Beltway”) and Vincent Angell (Stand By Love) who will also serve as co-executive producers.  Michael Dinner (“The Wonder Years,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) directed the pilot.  “The Beast” will be produced by Sony Pictures Television for A&E Network. 

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7. November 2008 by admin.

History’s popular series returns for a third season

THE UNIVERSE

New Season Premieres on  Tuesday, November 11 at 9pm

With “Deep Space Disasters”

NEW YORK, NOV. 7, 2008 –  From the planets to the stars and out to the edge of the unknown, history and science collide in this popular History™ series, now back for its third season.  Today, robotic rovers give us eyes on the red rock of Mars… NASA probes slam into comets at hyper speed… Deep space telescopes capture violent images of the birth of stars and their collapse into black holes…  All of these have significantly changed the way we look at ourselves. And although 50 years have flown by since man first ventured into outer space, the heavens are only now yielding their greatest secrets. Season Three of THE UNIVERSE premieres on History on Wednesday, November 11 at 9pm ET/PT.

Using vivid  computer graphics and engaging top experts in the field, this series brings the universe down to earth to show what life would be like on other planets, and to imagine what kind of life forms might evolve in alien atmospheres.  All-new topics this time on THE UNIVERSE will include space disasters, parallel universes, light speed and sex in space. Each episode examines how the discoveries were made and the fascinating stories of the scientists and explorers who dared to venture into the uncharted territory of the universe.

Upcoming episodes:

DEEP SPACE DISASTERS (Nov. 11)

In space travel there is a saying that the first 50 miles and the last 50 miles are the most dangerous. SPACE DISASTERS will explore the controlled explosion of launch, the fiery crucible of reentry and everything in between. See how a single spark inside a spacecraft or a micrometeoroid less than an inch wide hitting a space station can turn a routine mission into a lethal nightmare. As the missions become longer, venturing to Mars and beyond, the potential disasters will only become bigger. And what would happen if a spacecraft ventured too close to a black hole or was hit by a gamma ray burst? SEASON PREMIERE!

PARALLEL UNIVERSES (Nov. 18)

It may seem like science fiction, but some of the world’s leading physicists today believe they’ve found startling new evidence for the existence of universes other than our own. If Cosmologists, “String Theory” superstars, and trailblazing physicists are right – then parallel universes are not just possible, they’re inevitable. One possibility: the universe is so vast that exact replicas of our Solar System, our planet and ourselves – “Doppelganger Universes” – exist many times over within our own Universe, in what scientist now call “The Multiverse.”  In another scenario, the same “inflationary” forces that gave birth to our universe could create other Parallel Universes. In yet another concept, “Many Worlds” spring as a result of every decision or choice we make. In each of these multiple worlds, things happen in every exotic and fantastic way each of us has ever imagined.  Trailblazing experiments by massive, state-of-the art particle colliders are looking for evidence of higher dimensions and Parallel Universes.

LIGHT SPEED (Nov. 25)

The laws of physics say we can never travel faster than Light Speed – or can we? This episode explores it all, including the ways scientists envision breaking the “light barrier” needed for the star travel of our imaginations. Light speed is the ultimate constant in the universe. Though incredibly fast from a human perspective, in the scales of space it’s agonizingly slow. Light speed lets us see things instantly here on Earth, and shows the history of the universe going back nearly 14 billion years. Traveling at close to light speed, our surroundings become distorted and misshapen as space and time bend over backward to maintain the speed of light as a rock-solid constant. In the vacuum of space, the speed of light may not change; but in other media, it slows down and bends – allowing glass lenses to do their work (and the invention of telescopes), and without which what our eyes see would be a featureless blur.

SEX IN SPACE (Dec. 2)

As humans move to colonize the cosmos, the realities of sexual relationships and reproduction need to be addressed – and the physiological, psychological and cultural challenges of sex in space. This episode looks at how the extreme environments of space exploration might effect copulation, conception and developing human tissues, as well as how issues around sex might impact the emotional lives of astronauts. It gets to the bottom of the rumors to find out if space sex has already happened, and looks at how the burgeoning space tourism business may soon lead to a boom in space sex. 

Other upcoming topics include: ALIEN FACES – scientists, astrobiologists and astronomers create five lines of extraterrestrial evolution, and explain how creatures on the surface of Earth offer a helping hand to understanding life in the universe…. DEADLY COMETS AND METEORS – how asteroids and comets have left their imprint on planet Earth, how they still threaten man’s existence; and how they may also present great resource opportunities …  LIVING IN SPACE – where and in what form will our new homes and lifestyles develop when we eventually leave the cradle of Earth and venture forth into the uncharted territories of the cosmos to do more than visit.

The official minisite, http://history.com/universe, will include the exclusive Interactive Universe, fast facts and Backyard Astronomer videos.

History is promoting The Universe Season Three with a “Hunt Through History Sweepstakes” where viewers search online for answers to Universe-themed trivia questions. Correct answers will enter them for a chance to win one of two trips to the Kennedy Space Center. The promotion will also be featured in InMotion stores throughout November.

THE UNIVERSE is produced by Flight 33 Productions for History™. Executive Producers are Louis C. Tarantino and Douglas J. Cohen.  Executive Producer for History is Carl H. Lindahl. 

History™ and History HD™ are the leading destinations for revealing, award-winning, original non-fiction series and event-driven specials that connects history with viewers in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across multiple platforms. Programming covers a diverse variety of historical genres ranging from military history to contemporary history, technology to natural history, as well as science, archaeology and pop culture. Among the networks’ program offerings are hit series such as Ax Men,  Battle 360, The Universe, Cities of The Underworld and Ice Road Truckers, as well as acclaimed specials including King, Life After People, 1968 With Tom Brokaw, Lost Book of Nostradamus, Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed and Sherman’s March. History has earned four Peabody Awards, four Primetime Emmy® Awards, 12 News & Documentary Emmy® Awards and received the prestigious Governor’s Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the network’s Save Our History® campaign dedicated to historic preservation and history education. Take A Veteran to School Day is the network’s latest initiative connecting America’s schools and communities with veterans from all wars. History’s website, located at www.History.com, is the definitive historical online source that delivers entertaining and informative content featuring broadband video, interactive timelines, maps, games podcasts and more.

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17. October 2008 by admin.

Press release follows, however I wanted to point out here that this is one of the BEST programs on the History Channel.  If you’ve never seen it, you’re missing out.  It is insane.  I DVR every episode.  You would not believe some of the underworld that exists in your neighborhood!  Check it out a couple of times and you’ll be hooked!  And to start off the new season, they’ve got a game for you to try out.  Click the image above to go to the website!

Beneath the streets of every city, lies a layered history…
CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD

Season Three Premiere on Sunday, October 26 at 9pm ET/PT on History ™

Don Wildman Returns as Host

NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008— Every city has its secrets. And, you’d be surprised to learn what lies below the surface of some. Turning history upside-down,

CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD, debuts its third season Sunday, October 26 at 9pm ET/PT on History ™.

Don Wildman is back, and he’s tearing through the streets of the world’s most famous cities to uncover secrets hundreds of feet beneath the pavement. Part history buff, part urban explorer— Don tells the story that you don’t get above ground. This season, he takes viewers into meandering combat tunnels, mafia escape routes, underground vaults, secret surveillance nerve centers, and forgotten underworlds that have been lost to the hands of time.

Whether it’s underneath London, Sicily, or Las Vegas— these are vibrant cities teeming with life, not roped off excavation sites. Join Don as he explores and investigates sites mostly unknown to all but archaeologists and locals of the land. Walk in the footsteps of history as state-of-the-art computer graphics bring to life and detail how a modern city miraculously doesn’t collapse onto the past hidden safely below.

The first four episodes of CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD include:

CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD: CITY OF BLOOD (London)

(Sunday, October 26 at 9:00pm ET/PT) — Hundreds of ghost stories lurk in the shadows of London, England, but behind every myth and legend is the terrifying truth that sheds light on one of the darkest periods of this city’s history. In Victorian times, violent crimes, extreme poverty and lawlessness forced Londoners to band together to survive. In a time when science and medicine challenged the Church, and disease and overpopulation drove the poor to do jobs only the Devil himself could imagine, London set the stage for chaos. From body snatchers and serial killers to occult clubs and pagan rituals, Victorian Londoners lived by their own rules…both above and below ground. Don Wildman explores London from the bottom up and tells the stories most would rather remain buried.

CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD: TUNNELS OF HELL (Okinawa)

(Sunday, November 2 at 9:00pm ET/PT) — When the biggest naval armada in US history descended on the Japanese island of Okinawa in April of 1945, the result was called a “Typhoon of Steel.” It was supposed to be a swift victory for the Americans.  Instead, it became the bloodiest battle of the Pacific, drawn out for over three months, with thousands more dead on both sides than in both post-atomic Hiroshima and Nagasaki combined. But the battle wasn’t just on land, it was underneath it – from the beehive of combat tunnels where American forces faced down the entrenched Japanese Army, to the caves where thousands of civilians hid and hundreds perished. In this episode, Don Wildman discovers what it was like to live through the Battle of Okinawa. He heads underground to the subterranean tunnels, caves, and bunkers, where few have gone, and dives to explore the lost naval destroyer sunken deep in the waters off Okinawa’s coast.

CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD: THE REAL MAFIA UNDERGROUND (Sicily)

(Sunday, November 9 at 9:00pm ET/PT) — The mafia instills fear around the world, and in Sicily, its presence can’t be ignored. With the help of the underground, this is where the mob got its start. Don Wildman travels to Sicily to trace the mafia’s roots back to a vigilante secret society in an underground network that was created to hold trials against corrupt city officials and execute the accused.  Don tracks the escape route of a most-wanted mob boss through ancient subterranean waterways, and discovers a bone-crypt that holds the key to Sicily’s violent past. He’ll even expose how the mafia teamed up with the Allies during WWII, undermining the Axis’ line of bunkers deep within the hillside… and embedding themselves into Sicilian society for good.

CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD: LAS VEGAS

(Sunday, November 16 at 9:00pm ET/PT) — Welcome to Las Vegas, America’s Sin City, where billions of dollars are lost and made every year on our national vices.  In order to protect their cash, casinos have made security the highest priority. From underground vaults to secret surveillance nerve centers, Don Wildman uncovers how the latest technology beats the cheaters.  But Vegas wasn’t always this high-tech. Don shows how a massive engineering feat transformed the city from a barren desert into a mobster metropolis where thieves ran the show from underground tunnels dating back to Prohibition.  And just when it looked like all the thugs were behind bars and the city would fall off the map for good, Vegas became the comeback kid.  It’s the only city in the world where you can be in Egypt one moment and Italy the next, thanks to a secret underground that allows the show to get bigger and better every time.

On History.com, CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD’s website will feature exclusive video blogs from Don Wildman on the road, an interactive map of some of Don’s favorite cities and highlights for each place, an online interactive scrapbook with souvenirs from Don’s travels, as well as full episodes from previous seasons.

Don Wildman, who is in his third season as host of CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD, is a true adventurer. Raised on the outskirts of Southern New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, Don paddled canoes and camped in those fabled woods from an early age.  Passionately drawn to travel and outdoor adventure, he was inspired in part by what he watched on television—in particular, the documentary adventures of Jacques Cousteau and his legendary vessel, Calypso. 

CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD is produced by Authentic Entertainment in association with Thirty Four Productions. Executive Producer for History ™ is Marlene Braga.

History™ and History HD™ are the leading destinations for revealing, award-winning, original non-fiction series and event-driven specials that connects history with viewers in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across multiple platforms. Programming covers a diverse variety of historical genres ranging from military history to contemporary history, technology to natural history, as well as science, archaeology and pop culture. Among the networks program offerings are hit series such as Ax Men,  Battle 360, The Universe, Cities of The Underworld and Ice Road Truckers, as well as acclaimed specials including King, Life After People, 1968 With Tom Brokaw, Lost Book of Nostradamus, Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed and Sherman’s March. History has earned four Peabody Awards, four Primetime Emmy® Awards, 12 News & Documentary Emmy® Awards and received the prestigious Governor’s Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the network’s Save Our History® campaign dedicated to historic preservation and history education. Take A Veteran to School Day is the network’s latest initiative connecting America’s schools and communities with veterans from all wars. History’s website, located at www.History.com, is the definitive historical online source that delivers entertaining and informative content featuring broadband video, interactive timelines, maps, games podcasts and more.

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27. September 2008 by admin.

First Chance is at http://www.thedipstop.com/contest/bobdylan.html.

Second chance is:

 In support of the new documentary film Inside Bob Dylan’s Jesus Years: Busy Being Born…Again! , we would like to offer you a chance to win a FREE copy of the film on DVD!

 All you have to do is join the official Facebook fan page to be entered into a random drawing to win a free copy of the DVD.

 The five winners will be drawn on October 3rd, so become a fan today!

 Remember, there will be exclusive content as well as future giveaways on the fan page, so keep checking back!  Please let you readers know about this amazing opportunity!

 Become a Facebook fan here:  http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Inside-Bob-Dylans-Jesus-Years-Busy-Being-BornAgain/41081147912

 For more videos, instant purchasing and more please visit the official site at www.bobdylanjesus.com

 Review and giveaway copies as well as banners, videos and more are available, so let’s discuss all support possibilities.

 Inside Bob Dylan’s Jesus Years: Busy Being Born…Again! hits stores on DVD on October 28^th.

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27. August 2008 by admin.

EMMY WINNER DEBRA MESSING RETURNS IN THE

EMMY AWARD-WINNING HIT SERIES
”THE STARTER WIFE”
PREMIERING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 9/8C
ON USA NETWORK

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – August, 2008 – The Emmy Award-winning hit original series, THE STARTER WIFE, starring Debra Messing returns with a 2 hour premiere on Friday, October 10 at 9pm/8c on USA Network.  Future episodes will premiere on Fridays at 10pm/9c. The series focuses on the post-divorce adventures of the lead character, Molly Kagan (Messing), as she begins a new chapter in her life.  On the heels of its stellar ratings and Emmy success, USA is bringing back the hit miniseries of 2007 with ten exciting episodes, with Emmy Award-winner Messing returning to star and now serving as executive producer.  This season, the series is being filmed entirely in Los Angeles.

Reprising their roles are three-time Emmy Award-winner Judy Davis (“Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadow”) as Joan McAllister and Chris Diamantopoulos (“Behind the Camera: Mork & Mindy”) as Rodney – Molly’s two best friends.  Also returning this season as a special guest star is Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”) as Lou Manahan, former studio head and former boyfriend of Molly.  Davis won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for her role as Joan in 2007.  This is the first time both Davis and Diamantopoulos have been cast as regulars in a series.

Joining the regular cast of THE STARTER WIFE are David Alan Basche (“Lipstick Jungle”) as Kenny Kagan, Molly’s ex-husband; Danielle Nicolet (“Heartland”) as Liz Marsh, Molly’s new friend and the wife of an LA pro-baseball player; Brielle Barbusca (“Hope & Faith”) as Jaden, Molly and Kenny’s daughter; and Hart Bochner (“Die Hard”) as Zach, Molly’s new love interest and writing class professor.  Guest stars include Reggie Austin (“Notes from the Underbelly”), as Devon Marsh, Liz’s husband; Ronny Cox (“The Agency”) as Pappy, Joan’s husband; Daniel Gerroll (“Cashmere Mafia”) as David Shea, a controversial movie star who Joan meets in rehab; James Black (“All of Us”) as Felix, a successful action star with a secret; Krista Allen (“Unscripted”) as Eve, Molly’s nemesis at her daughter’s school; Alia Shawkat (”Arrested Development”) as Robin, a troubled girl that Joan befriends in rehab and Eddie Cibrian (“Ugly Betty”) as a detective investigating some suspicious events in Molly’s life.

The Emmy, WGA and PGA-nominated writing team of Josann McGibbon & Sara Parriott (“Runaway Bride”) return as executive producers along with Gigi Levangie Grazer, who penned the New York Times bestselling novel on which the miniseries was based.  The project is produced by Universal Cable Productions in association with McGibbon/Parriott Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment.  Stephanie Davis (“The Caveman’s Valentine”), Howard Klein (“The Office,” “Carnivale”) and Molly Madden (“Picture Perfect”) also serve as executive producers for 3 Arts.

 Stay Tuned for MORE…

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30. July 2008 by admin.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WWE® and Jenny McCarthy SmackDown Autism

STAMFORD, Conn, July 22, 2008 – Jenny McCarthy and Generation Rescue will take their fight against Autism to a WWE ring during Saturday Night’s Main Event® on August 2, 2008 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

World Wrestling Entertainment® Superstars from RAW®, SmackDown® and ECW® will be joined by Ben Stiller, Toby Keith, Jewel and Billy Ray Cyrus among others for a very special edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event to join the fight against autism and support Generation Rescue. 

“Many of our viewers have children or friends who are affected by autism and the WWE is committed to helping fund programs for families in need and advancing research that will help this generation of children,” said WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.

Throughout the show, WWE Superstars will encourage viewers to donate their time and money to better educate themselves on the subject of autism.  Beginning the week of July 21, www.wwe.com will offer news and information from Generation Rescue on autism and promoting autism awareness.

“I love the WWE and when Vince McMahon called me and said he wanted to join the fight and help families suffering with autism I was really excited,” said actress and best-selling author Jenny McCarthy.  “Who better to have on your side in a fight than WWE?”

Generation Rescue is a parent-founded, parent-led organization of more than 450 mentor families and leading researchers and clinicians from around the globe. Generation Rescue’s mission is to continue to discover and share the truth with families about the potential cause of their child’s neurological disorders so they can focus on effective treatments.  Additional information about Generation Rescue can be found at www.generationrescue.org.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.  For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

Media Contact:                       Gary Davis, 203-356-5066
Investor Contact:                    Michael Weitz, 203-352-8642

Generation Rescue:                Stan Kurtz, 818.481.9688  

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Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the conditions of the markets for live events, broadcast television, cable television, pay-per-view, Internet, feature films, entertainment, professional sports, and licensed merchandise; acceptance of the Company’s brands, media and merchandise within those markets; uncertainties relating to litigation; risks associated with producing live events both domestically and internationally; uncertainties associated with international markets; risks relating to maintaining and renewing key agreements, including television distribution agreements; and other risks and factors set forth from time to time in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. In addition to these risks and uncertainties, our dividend is based on a number of factors, including our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic plan, our financial results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends and such other factors as our board of directors may consider relevant.

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28. July 2008 by admin.

The special preview dvd for Jurassic Fight Club sat on my entertainment center for a week before I was able to find the time to watch it.  All the while I wondered what it would bring.  Would Brad Pitt jump out in a T-Rex suit and rip off the head of a Triceratops?  I didn’t know.  By the time I sat down to watch, here’s what I learned:

The new program JFC, brought to you by The History Channel, is pretty darn cool.  You’ll see CGI animations of what the dinosaurs would have looked like in their natural environments, how they would have acted, viewed the world, interacted with other dinosaurs, what they would have eaten, and how they would have behaved day to day.

How can they do all that you say?  Well, that’s another cool thing about the program.  They SHOW you how they came to their conclusions.  Whether they be marks on bones, CAT Scans of fossils, or by studying current day animal behavior and making certain assumptions, they can piece things together fairly well.

If you’re looking for the new Jurassic Park sequel, this isn’t it.  If you’re looking for some cool CGI of dino’s in their world and want to know more about them, this is it!

I know I’ll be watching just to see what they discover next! Join me on Tuesday nights watching this original new series on The History Channel.

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17. July 2008 by admin.

History™ Launches Minisite and Online Game to

Support Premiere of Original Series Jurassic Fight Club

Arcade-style Game JURASSIC FIGHT CLUB: TURF WARS is Companion to

New Series That Brings Prehistoric History to Life Like Never Before

 Click the graphic above to play!

History™ today announced the launch of the minisite for Jurassic Fight Club – live at www.history.com/jurassic – a new series that illustrates prehistory and depicts how dinosaurs hunted their prey, dissecting these battles and uncovering a predatory world far more calculated and complex than originally thought.  Featured on the minisite is Jurassic Fight Club: Turf Wars, a visceral, no holds barred fighting game that is nothing less than a dinosaur fan’s dream come true.  This minisite launches two weeks in advance of the Jurassic Fight Club television premiere on Tuesday, July 29 at 9 PM ET/PT.

In addition to the game, the minisite will include a program synopsis, an episode guide for upcoming and archived episodes, a Dinopedia featuring an introduction to and stats for the featured dinosaurs, image gallery, discussion board,  a multimedia gallery filled with wallpapers, posters and screensavers, and a three-tiered video player. 

Jurassic Fight Club:  Turf Wars allows players to take control of prehistoric creatures and assault their opponent with a wide variety of special moves and techniques, including ferocious lunges, vicious bites and punishing tail whips.  The July15th pre-premiere debuts two dinosaurs.  As the season progresses, the cast of characters will grow larger and larger.  Following the television broadcast-premiere on July 29, new beasts are unlocked each week allowing players to recreate epic showdowns featured on air.  The detailed 3D models and lush backgrounds, pulled straight from the Jurassic Fight Club program, will bring these prehistoric brawlers back to life for an epic gaming experience.

The game was developed by This is Pop, the company that developed the highly successful, award winning Bible Fight Club game for Adult Swim.  The Jurassic Fight Club series producers’ 1080, the production company known for providing creative and practical post-production solutions, created dinosaur animation assets for the game.

Both Jurassic Fight Club and Jurassic Fight Club: Turf Wars feature extensive live-action HD location production as well as hours of full-CG imagery recreating the dinosaur battlefields where the weak were separated from the strong.  In recent years, archaeologists have gained new insight into a predatory world inhabited by cunning, quick-thinking, highly maneuverable dinosaurs.  The game explores such ultimate fighters such as T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Utahraptor, Pachyrhinosaurus, and Majungatholus.  Along with each new character, the game will present unique cheats as the season progresses.

Watch a trailer here for the upcoming series:

Teaser Trailer

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15. July 2008 by admin.

Ever watch a program for a year or two, or five and it suddenly turns to crap when the next season begins?  Well, that does not happen with Monk!  I’ve had an opportunity to review an episode (Mr. Monk Buy a House) from the upcoming season and have to say that it is all Monk.  If you’ve enjoyed the series to date, you’ll love the new season.  While Monk continues to strive to improve himself, he continues to be Monk.  Great fun, great comedy, and great entertainment.  If you’re anything like me, you’ve already got the DVR set for the season.

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15. July 2008 by admin.

A&E NETWORK TO BROADCAST FIRST-EVER LIVE EPISODE OF

CRISS ANGEL MINDFREAK ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 AT 10 PM ET

“BUILDING IMPLOSION ESCAPE” WILL FEATURE LIVE ATTEMPT BY CRISS ANGEL TO ESCAPE FROM COLLAPSING 6-STORY BUILDING

SEASON FOUR PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 AT 10 PM ET/PT

LOS ANGELES, CA, July 9, 2008 – For the first time ever in CRISS ANGEL MINDFREAK history, A&E will broadcast a special LIVE one-hour episode on Wednesday, July 30 @ 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT a week after the series’ fourth season premiere on Wednesday, July 23 at 10 PM ET/PT.

In the special one-hour live episode, “Building Implosion Escape,” world-renowned mystifier Criss Angel will be shackled in a 6-story building in Florida that is loaded with explosives and set to detonate.  Angel must attempt to escape the restraints and overcome physical obstacles to make it to a hovering helicopter on the roof before the building implodes in front of the crowd, cameras and viewers at home.

Once again stretching the boundaries of reality and belief, the fourth season of CRISS ANGEL MINDFREAK will feature three one-hour specials and 15 all-new half hour episodes premiering every Wednesday at 10 PM ET/PT. The season kicks off with “Walk on Lake,” a one-hour series premiere on Wednesday, July 23 at 10 PM in which Criss attempts to walk on the world’s largest manmade lake, Lake Mead in Nevada amidst spectators and boaters.

The upcoming season will feature incredible illusions, death defying escapes, fearless demonstrations and astonishing physical feats including being cremated alive, walking through steel and inviting skeptics to be part of a deadly challenge where one wrong move will cost him his life.

Criss Angel’s unique blend of illusion and reality and his ability to push creative, physical and mental boundaries has earned him the reputation as one of the most innovative performers of his day.  He has appeared on several television specials, been featured countless times on dozens of networks, produced four original CDs and is currently in pre-production for “Believe” his Cirque Du Soleil stage show that will premiere in Las Vegas later this year.  He has received numerous awards for his work - including being the first-ever five-time recipient of the coveted Magician of the Year Award. 

The episode will also broadcast live on A&E Latin America and FOX 8 in Australia.

Robert Sharenow and Elaine Frontain Bryant are the A&E executive producers for CRISS ANGEL MINDFREAK.  The series is created, directed and produced by Criss Angel, and produced by Angel Productions Inc. and The Firm.  Criss Angel, Dave Baram and Erich Recker serve as the executive producers.  For more information on Criss Angel, please visit his website located at CrissAngel.com.

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